Hi!
I've been reading up on this forum for a while now and now am posting for the first time. I've been a mountain biker for a few years now and just a few weeks ago finally bought a road bike after going back and fourth in my head for at least a year. I picked up a Specialized Dolce Comp and after three rides have decided that I really like it.
Anyways, I've always been pretty competitive and am thinking about getting into racing probably next season after I get some good training in. I was wondering what the average speed is for women who race in local/regional events. I have so far participated in a 65mi group ride w/ a 18mph average and a solo 30miler @ 17mph...both were pretty flat courses. How would that compare to the rest of the field?
Thanks!
I've been reading up on this forum for a while now and now am posting for the first time. I've been a mountain biker for a few years now and just a few weeks ago finally bought a road bike after going back and fourth in my head for at least a year. I picked up a Specialized Dolce Comp and after three rides have decided that I really like it.
Anyways, I've always been pretty competitive and am thinking about getting into racing probably next season after I get some good training in. I was wondering what the average speed is for women who race in local/regional events. I have so far participated in a 65mi group ride w/ a 18mph average and a solo 30miler @ 17mph...both were pretty flat courses. How would that compare to the rest of the field?
Thanks!