Am I too fast?

[russ.will]

If my fat arse can average 18mph over 20 miles and 16.5mph over 66, then no, you are not going too fast.

If on the other hand you ended up needing medical attention at the end of that ride, then yes, you were going to fast.

Russell

 

[derrick]

This is me at 63 years old.https://www.strava.com/activities/301362611
I was faster when i was younger. Does that help you.

 

[Cuchilo]

This 59 and 1/2 year old would be disappointed with an average speed that low at this time of year.

Where I live I would be happy with it . Went out today for a blast and had to stop at every red light on gods earth

 

[lee1980sim]

This 59 and 1/2 year old would be disappointed with an average speed that low at this time of year.

Aww <sad face> it was only 15mph at the beginning of the year, can't I at least have a sticker?

 

[steveindenmark]

No your not. Only Guy Martin is too fast.

 

[screenman]

Aww <sad face> it was only 15mph at the beginning of the year, can't I at least have a sticker?

Put a number on your back and do a TT, only that will tell you how fast you are.

 

[Citius]

They tell you nothing... Other than...

Makes no sense to me it can't tell you nothing but then tell you something

It doesn't tell you anything 'actionable' - that's what I mean. Average speed has too many external influences to make it a useful training or performance metric. You could do the same ride, on the same route at the same intensity on two different days and get completely different averages. It's really not useful, but people on strava are obsessed by it.

 

[lee1980sim]

It doesn't tell you anything 'actionable' - that's what I mean. Average speed has too many external influences to make it a useful training or performance metric. You could do the same ride, on the same route at the same intensity on two different days and get completely different averages. It's really not useful, but people on strava are obsessed by it.

Ah makes more sense now, thanks for the clarification, I don't think I use it as a training base but do try and keep it around the same

 

[400bhp]

Forken ell - 17mph.

That's reckless cycling that is.

 

[Smokin Joe]

It's far too fast if you ride a carbon frame. They can disintegrate without warning at anything over 16mph.

If you are going to insist on being so reckless FFS wear a helmet.

 

[Crandoggler]

I also like to measure my average speed, I don't understand why everyone has to poo poo eachother on here. If you want to record your average speed, then do so. But I would recommend a loop, or set route to make it more accurate.

What I tend to do, is create a route and then ride it over and over.

Say, for instance I've just created a 20 mile loop I can do daily to keep fit - it's got 1000ft of climbing and I average 18.6mph over that loop. My interest is to increase that average speed.

But no, you're not too fast.

 

[lee1980sim]

I also like to measure my average speed, I don't understand why everyone has to poo poo eachother on here. If you want to record your average speed, then do so. But I would recommend a loop, or set route to make it more accurate.

What I tend to do, is create a route and then ride it over and over.

Say, for instance I've just created a 20 mile loop I can do daily to keep fit - it's got 1000ft of climbing and I average 18.6mph over that loop. My interest is to increase that average speed.

But no, you're not too fast.

Useful info, I did have a 20 miles training route at the beginning of the year I'm currently either trying to do the same distance only quicker and once it levels off extend the route keeping the averages the same

 

[Citius]

Say, for instance I've just created a 20 mile loop I can do daily to keep fit - it's got 1000ft of climbing and I average 18.6mph over that loop. My interest is to increase that average speed.

But there's no guarantee that any increase in average will have come from your effort or improvement, as opposed to external influencers like wind direction, air density, traffic conditions, etc. - or even bike choice, wheel choice or tyre pressure..

 

[Lonestar]

I can do 15 but my average speed in London after a commute is about 12mph.With a bit of walking and red traffic signals to contend with.Plus backstreets and built up areas of pedestrians.

 

[lee1980sim]

It's far too fast if you ride a carbon frame. They can disintegrate without warning at anything over 16mph.

If you are going to insist on being so reckless FFS wear a helmet.

Should I get a spare helmet and strap it to the bike, or maybe get some duct tape fully wrapping the bike to ensure a safer ride and more chance of keeping the bike together