Just can't get above 16mph average :-(

[Banjo]

You say much of your ride is on country lanes. I allways find country lanes (even well surfaced ones) much slower than A roads.Stopping and starting at junctions really kills your speed.

You are almost exactly the same weight and height as me. I think we would be racing snakes if we dumped the extra stone.I cant get motivated enough at the moment to lose it .

 

[numbnuts]

"16mph average" .... only in my dreams

 

[Easytigers]

Again, thank you...I'm getting through the fact that it probably doesn't matter that much...guess it's easy to be that 'grass is greener' guy who always wants the new bike, kit, better speeds,longer rides and forget how lucky I am (thanks SpokeyDokey )
BTW - I do want the new bike, kit, better speeds, longer rides still!!! But back in perspective for a little while...

Banjo - We'll lose the weight next month (that's what I keep saying to myself!)

 

[vickster]

Spend some money on better wheels and tyres?

My average is around 13-15mph, then I am female, on the heavy side, 41 and constantly ride in traffic on **** roads!

 

[Andrew_P]

Again, thank you...I'm getting through the fact that it probably doesn't matter that much...guess it's easy to be that 'grass is greener' guy who always wants the new bike, kit, better speeds,longer rides and forget how lucky I am (thanks SpokeyDokey )
BTW - I do want the new bike, kit, better speeds, longer rides still!!! But back in perspective for a little while...

Banjo - We'll lose the weight next month (that's what I keep saying to myself!)

I have found that riding through the winter as consistently as I do in the summer brings on a leap up in average speed come April/May/June I know this won't happen much more but for definite the first three years have shown improvement year on year.

 

[Andrew_P]

Unless your in to competitive riding why bother comparing yourself to anyone else(complete strangers)?, Why worry about increasing your average?
Just keep enjoying the bike and putting the miles in

Pretty sure I have seen some erm how can I put this competitive Cams Vids of you racing against complete strangers

 

[GrasB]

I think you're just about to find out the difference between riding & training. Depending on the default effort level & natural talent you put in riding most people find that on open roads they'll start to stagnate between 15 & 18mph on a flat route just riding around. At this point you're looking at a 15-20% increase in power level to gain 1mph gain. Unless you've been training properly that 15-20% is a jump from fairly easy to absolutely knackering. If you're commuting during the week to the point you're feeling hot & sweaty when you get to work/home then your longer weekend rides will be when you're fatigued & so will be slower.

 

[musa]

Up the mileage and push harder. Simples

 

[Andrew_Culture]

You say much of your ride is on country lanes. I allways find country lanes (even well surfaced ones) much slower than A roads.Stopping and starting at junctions really kills your speed.

You are almost exactly the same weight and height as me. I think we would be racing snakes if we dumped the extra stone.I cant get motivated enough at the moment to lose it .

I figured out I could shift the last bit of chunk by quitting beer.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Nah

 

[lukesdad]

I figured out I could shift the last bit of chunk by quitting beer.

What would I use for fuel ?

 

[Boon 51]

My average is always the same and appears unaffected by which bike I'm on, how awake or fit I feel or how badly I need a poo.

 

[Boon 51]

vickster could have a point, have you tried some decent tyres as an upgrade that always helps me?

 

[Alien8]

If you've established a base level of fitness, and you want to increase your speed, you need to add more intensity.

No pain, no gain, and all that.

 

[Milzy]

You need Michelin pro service course tires & diet plan, you'll easily average over 16mph. As said it depends on the geography too.