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@Colin_the_Bald
The question is not 'favourite gear', but most appropriate.... Most of my fixed riding is a 20 mile each way commute on the flat, but with a mile or so of 10% hill, down in the morning and (what joy!) up in the evening.
So: winter at average 17mph, max 32mph, 48:18. Summer 20mph average max 40mph 48:15. General purpose track 50:15. Time trial hopefully at 27mph average (on a good day!) 54:15.
In general, learn to pedal Richard! I am in awe of Neil, I rode 64 for a whole winter once and could only just notice forward motion....... And 10% hills HURT whatever gear you're on!