Question about average speed

[Sbudge]

Cheers for your replies guys. I agree about not being too fixated about numbers when riding, some of the best, relaxing rides are when you just enjoy being on your bike.
I was kinda pushing myself yesterday, over 35 miles I had a 15.9 mph average, so for the last couple of miles I was really going for the 16mph average speed but thanks to the wonderful 5 or so sets of traffic lights behind Bromley Shopping Centre all being on red, my fate was sealed.

Traffic lights can tell if you're going for a target time, they're pretty clever that way.

 

[bpsmith]

As can kids, dogs and roadworks!

 

[User16625]

And the wind is always a headwind.

On the contrary, I know plenty of people who experience frequent rear wind.