Beginner - 14 miles in 52 minutes?

[Luke Whiting]

Hi all

This is the second time I've been out on my road bike so thought I'd time it.

I managed to complete 14 miles in the rain in 52 minutes.

The route was equally flat, incline and decline.

As a new rider, I don't know if this is good or bad? So thought I would ask?

Many thanks

 

[jamin100]

Not bad, just over 15mph
I get around 15-16mph on a hilly route

 

[Luke Whiting]

Nice one, how long have you been riding?

 

[biggs682]

luke as long as you are happy and enjoyed it dont worry about what we think

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

16.15mph average. You're faster than me, I hate you.

 

[Easytigers]

It's a great start!!! I ride the same kind of speeds and have been cycling a while! I guess it depends on what you want out of cycling:
Having fun - you're on your bike already so probably this one is checked
Getting fit - it looks like you have a base in this category as well (but keep at it! If you were chucking your lungs up at the end then you're gonna need a bit more work...I'll give it to you though if you live on the top of a massive hill as anyone would feel like that at the end of a ride!)
Club runs: I'm not a club man, but hear from people that you wanna be about 18mph average for a decent group
Racing: You've got a fair bit to go...but hey, who am I to say...the only racing I do is to get to the bar first!
Hope you have a lot of fun and enjoy your rides

 

[Ern1e]

16.15mph average. You're faster than me, I hate you.

Time for a chill pill @Rickshaw Phil I know it's not good these newbies showing us up but we shall get him on the hill's lol. Oh and hi Luke.

 

[Gary E]

On my first ride I couldn't manage 15 miles (in any time). I could barely walk after 12

 

[Luke Whiting]

Thanks for all the information Easytiger, I've always been fairly fit from football so have strong and durable legs.

Haha cheers Phil, keep at it. Like Easytiger says, as long as you enjoy it that's the main thing

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Time for a chill pill @Rickshaw Phil I know it's not good these newbies showing us up but we shall get him on the hill's lol. Oh and hi Luke.

Just jesting. Hence the: .

 

[Luke Whiting]

Haha cheers Gary, I'm only 23 so I have age on my side. And Hi Ernie!

 

[jonny jeez]

Well done Luke, that's a fantastic time.

And you're only going to get quicker....annoyingly

 

[ayceejay]

And did you catch the train/get there before they shut/impress yourself? IOW what a strange way to measure cycling pleasure.

 

[Gary E]

Haha cheers Gary, I'm only 23 so I have age on my side. And Hi Ernie!

....and that's supposed to make me feel better how???

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I'm only 23

You are very slow then
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