How Fast Do You Roll?

I am just curious as to people's average speed when they roll around town. I know that some of you guys stay up in the 30's when you ride in pacelines and what not, but I mean for your average everyday commuting, bar-hopping, etc where do you like to keep your speed?

I clip along at about 12-16 mph, and I usually try to keep my cadence in the 85-90 rpm range. I guess it would be great to go faster, but I never really tried anything specific to improve my speed. I feel comfortable even though it may be kind of slow for some or most of you guys...

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Permalink Reply by Reddog (Cliff) on April 11, 2009 at 3:37am

On level terrain with no headwind or tailwind. I tend to average 11 mph. My bike is not a fast one. and I usually am not in a hurry.

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Permalink Reply by Jim "Niterider" on April 12, 2009 at 10:53pm

Hello Vando, If I am on a road bike then I will cruise about 22-25. If out looking for babes and or friends than around 16. If I am out drinking and watching other drunk people than 14 is it. Since I weigh in at 240 lbs I have a lot to haul around. Getting up to speed is a little slow at first, but look out when the brick-shithouse starts to move!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHA