Am I too fast?

[G3CWI]

I can do 0mph on my bike. Track standing

You're whizzing round the sun pretty fast though.

 

[G3CWI]

Join a local TT and see how you fair up against them and report back, then we'll know.

You can be too fast in a TT. ...if you go first and the timekeeper has not got set up when you arrive.

 

[cyberknight]

Join a local TT and see how you fair up against them and report back, then we'll know.
I thought I was fast on Tuesday night posting a solo 14.4 mile ride with 850ft of climbing with an average of 19.7mph, until someone I know on Strava smashed their local TT 10 course yesterday in 19:49 which is 30.3mph average. I had a little cry.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/raci...dmans-tour-de-france-time-trial-record-180499

 

[Andrew_P]

I wonder if this thread can hold all the ego's?!

 

[jowwy]

theres a lot of waving going on here and some of them dont even list the bikes owned

 

[fatjel]

I average between 11 & 13 mph. Have tried going faster but it kinda made my legs ache !!!

 

[Racing roadkill]

So I cycled 63 miles and got an average speed of 17.6mph on a road bike, most of my solo rides average 17-18mph but after talking to a friend who rides in a group he was seriously stating I'm cycling too fast, so I'm wondering what your average speeds are...

I don't think I'm too fast I cycle at a comfortable pace

You should be talking to Dave Brailsford with speeds like that, how do your tyres not melt?

 

[172traindriver]

So I cycled 63 miles and got an average speed of 17.6mph on a road bike, most of my solo rides average 17-18mph but after talking to a friend who rides in a group he was seriously stating I'm cycling too fast, so I'm wondering what your average speeds are...

I don't think I'm too fast I cycle at a comfortable pace

Have you got an anti_g suit?

 

[Citius]

I don't understand why listing the bike you happen to be riding will have much relevance. Unless you are riding a penny farthing, or a trike...

 

[potsy]

I don't understand why listing the bike you happen to be riding will have much relevance. Unless you are riding a penny farthing, or a trike...

I think it's all part of the willy waving

 

[lee1980sim]

I get the distinct impression that had this thread started with "Am I too slow" then you'd all be giving positive comments like, no that's fine just cycle at your own pace, but as I asked if I was too fast you all wrongly assumed it's a vain attempt to show off, you couldn't be further from the truth the question asked was the question intended, I have no interest in showing off, particularly to people who don't even know me, but hey how I suppose I'll have to think before asking for advice, guidance and some general support on this forum again

 

[Citius]

Think about it - with a question like 'Am I too fast?" - what kind of answers were you honestly expecting? And if it had somehow been established (I've no idea how) that you were indeed 'too fast' - what would you have done about it, slowed down? Surely you see the absurdity of the original question?

 

[youngoldbloke]

Serious answer: if you're by yourself - do what you like. If riding with a group you will be a PITA if you keep pushing at the front, if you keep drifting away - ride at the pace of the group you are riding with - if you really want to be with the group.

 

[uclown2002]

You're slow.

http://18milesperhour.tumblr.com/about

Slightly off topic but the 'Universal Truths of Cycling' link contains some funnies.

 

[marzjennings]

I get the distinct impression that had this thread started with "Am I too slow" then you'd all be giving positive comments like, no that's fine just cycle at your own pace, but as I asked if I was too fast you all wrongly assumed it's a vain attempt to show off, you couldn't be further from the truth the question asked was the question intended, I have no interest in showing off, particularly to people who don't even know me, but hey how I suppose I'll have to think before asking for advice, guidance and some general support on this forum again

It's a british thing, we're hard coded to support those with less or those attempting to succeed against all odds, and alternatively ready to rip down and riducle anyone who has more (in this case an average speed) or succeeded without great hardship.

Good job on a nice average speed, don't let the slow buggers hold you back.