Hi newbi needs help needed with avg speed

[urbanrider]

Hi newbi needs help with avg speed

Hi first time poster

i have been riding to work for about 3 months (20 miles round trip) and enjoying it very much (except battling with them metal things with 4 wheels) the bike that I'm riding is the giant escape M1, I also have a garmin edge 205. My problem is that my Avg speed is about 12-13 mph and has you can see that's very slow and getting a road bike is a no deal at the moment
So please could peeps give me some tips and help in getting the Avg higher
thanks all
urban.rider

P.S i am 43 years young

 

[Noodley]

thinner and less knobbly tyres?

or just try harder

And welcome to the forum.

 

[urbanrider]

lol thankyou
have slicks and ride 4 times a week and boy do i try hard (well most days)

 

[Cathryn]

That's my average speed and I was rather pleased with it!!!! If you enjoy it, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[Mr Phoebus]

What Noodley said, slick MTB tyres pumped right up to decrease rolling resistance, you should go about 2 mph faster for the same effort you're putting in now.
BTW, 13mph average, you'll find that's about the average speed most people do.

Edit: Ah! I see you already have slicks, just keep at it anyway.

 

[Noodley]

riding in the town/city will inevitably involve lots of slower riding for avoiding obstacles and junctions etc. which will bring the average speed down.

 

[zimzum42]

Some people (including me) have their computer set to stop when you stop, so an average is of time actually moving, not total ride time.

This can give you a much better looking average speed!

 

[urbanrider]

well it talks me about 50 mins to do the 10 miles fairly flat ride

 

[urbanrider]

Some people (including me) have their computer set to stop when you stop, so an average is of time actually moving, not total ride time.

This can give you a much better looking average speed!

think i'll try that

 

[chris42]

All you need to do is relax and enjoy your riding.
the further you ride more regularly the better your fitness will be.
the speed will come but will take a little time and consistancy in your riding.

 

[HJ]

Just keep riding and let it happen...

 

[urbanrider]

wow you guys are quick with your replys
thanks for the tips so far

 

[Noodley]

you could always change it to kph - instant fastness

 

[urbanrider]

KPH oh you mean Keep Peddling Hard

 

[jay clock]

that sounds pretty reasonable for the type of riding, and the bike. My neighbour has one and it is pretty hefty. They tyres are slick, but not very narrow - you could try narrower tyres pumped up hard. But I would realx and enjoy the ride