It's so light! It's interesting, because when I read reviews, they all comment on how heavy it is compared to more expensive road bikes, but coming from my background with a hybrid, the road bike is SO light.
I mostly use it for commuting though, as a way of keeping up my fitness, and cross training for my running, which is my main interest. I average about 22km/h on my commutes. Much faster when I do dedicates rides on bike paths, but I don't do them so much
I personally like aluminum frames better than steel or carbon because its a good in between light and sturdy.
I've been training for a 100 mile dash on my bike and I'm trying to get my average from 13 mph to 15 mph. I love my bike, I take my bike through the worst weather conditions like snow and rain and its so fun. What's your before meal preparation for bike rides?