Interesting. On my errand rides my iPhone Cyclemeter app usually records ~12 mph clock running over largely residential streets, but there are so many variables that "average" is not a useful tool. Eg, yesterday's 12 mile return leg recorded 11.9 but that included a 5-to-10 minute stop to adjust a cleat on the first-time-this-year-broken-out Lake winter boots, as well as 3 1/2 miles of climbing against a stiff N wind in a 75" gear on the gofast (didn't walk on the very steep 4/10 mile hill up the Rio Rancho mesa! Light wheels **climb*! Whoo hoo!). Outbound, with the wind behind me and 500 feet of elevation drop, 15.5 average with a stop at the PO to use the machine to send a Priority Mail package, this on the '03's 72" gear (switched Rivs at turnaround point).
OTOH, back in 2008 -- 2005, when I commuted on the '03 Riv fixed across town 15 miles, ~12 mph average by computer was the standard, clock running -- urban blocks and 7 miles uphill, most gradual, 70" gear. (OTOH again, return home was also about 12 mph thanks to headwinds and traffic and fixed gear.) Back when I was a young 40-something, I'd do a slightly longer 16 mile cross-town commute but, instead of back roads, I'd go straight up Central/Route 66, lights a mile apart, and routinely break 60 minutes -- best time >18; liked to pass and stay ahead of the #66 bus; and it wasn't really fun because I felt tired all the time and caught cold easily. ~67" fixed. For me, it is important to find a good mean between riding slowly enough to stay aerobic and riding energetically for fun. At almost-58 I am getting to the point where I can find and maintain this, particularly for climbing hills while standing. I do really love, love, love at least short steep (=< 1 mile) or gradual longer hills on a fixed gear. Downhill, meh. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 12:26 PM, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com>wrote: > That's my average speed, no matter if I want to go faster or not! > > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM, René Sterental <orthie...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Ditto for the 10-11 mph average... Although my 2013 goal is to do those >> more often... >> >> René >> >> >> On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Peter Morgano wrote: >> >>> I only average about 11mph but in South Brooklyn there is a headwind of >>> about 15mph on one leg of my trips 99% of the time and I am not >>> "aerodynamic", haha. >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Michael <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Definitely feel you on this one. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> When I first got into cycling I tried to go fast all the time. But I >>>>> never could. >>>>> I guess it takes serious training to get those 20mph average speeds. >>>>> But I never was interested enough to train. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> I like my 13-16 mph commuting and I go for metric century/long rides >>>> with a pal who is my speed. When I go out to restaurants for casual lunches >>>> with my family, I tell them "See you there in 30 minutes.". And I use that >>>> as an opportunity to ride. My wife likes cycling so she gets it. She >>>> encourages me to ride. >>>> I like cycling for the fun of it and seeing the beauty of God's >>>> creation. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/GGJxNuS7JMAJ. >>>> >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from Gmail Mobile >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > Cheers, > David > Redlands, CA > > ** > "Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby > can't chew it." -*Mark Twain* > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- ------------------------- Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html ------------------------- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
