Didnt claim im a local legend, I just said that I like to keep peoples expectations low as a 61 year old bloke on a deeply unfasionable £150 bike loaded with accessories that nobody else bothers with....."underpromise and overdeliver" is always a good policy IMO and I have never used STRAVA or anything like it in any case
Maybe people don’t have any expectations of you?
Logically … riding a lighter, faster rolling , aero bike makes things a whole lot easier. I know certainly I can add 5mph to my average by riding a fast bike compared to a slow bike. Never mind one with “accessories”. So if you are fast on your bike at 61 , well done.
What club do you ride with?