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At the peak of my roadie-ness my best was about 32km/h average on 100km (the Etape Loch Ness, which is kinda flat / rolling with a big climb in the middle). Closed roads and "event mindset" helped with that. I think I did a hilly 180km ride with an average of 28kmh once too.
At the moment I can't really fathom being that quick again, though I'd like to. So it is all relative. Right now I'd probably be looking at a 100km "flat" route at about 28kmh, and a 100km hilly route under 25kmh anyway.
Closed roads and “event mindset” helped with that.
Closed roads and group riding will give you an extra 30-50% on your average speed easily.
I did RideLondon (100 miles) in 4hrs on a couple of occasions, so 25mph / 40kph. No way I could do anywhere close to that speed on my own and on open roads!
Right now I’d probably be looking at a 100km “flat” route at about 28kmh, and a 100km hilly route under 25kmh anyway.
Roughly the same for me I think.
I think I am going to have to give external gears a go on this bike again...
I am a bit concerned that Rohloff efficiency losses, while only about 5% on my local Yorkshire routes, have shot on up these 20-30km long alpine climbs