The following cycling calculators will calculate your average cycling speed, time needed for completing a given distance, and distance covered depending on your average speed.
Average Speed Calculator
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Time Calculator
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Distance Calculator
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Your average cycling speed depends on multiple factors, such as your fitness, riding position, bike type, terrain, and environmental conditions. A beginner may average around 9.3 mph [15 km/h], while a professional can reach 24.9 mph [40 km/h]. Road bikes are the fastest, while mountain bikes are the slowest. Hills, rough terrain, wind, and temperature also impact speed.
Air resistance has the greatest effect among all resistance factors, accounting for up to 60% of total resistance. Lowering the body position significantly improves aerodynamics and increases speed. Rolling resistance depends on tire type and pressure, while weight affects performance mainly on steep climbs. Mechanical resistance from the drivetrain is minimal but should not be forgotten.
To ride faster, lower your body position, improve fitness, use the right bike and tires, pace yourself, wear tighter clothing, and draft behind other riders. Reducing air resistance is the most effective way to increase speed, making aerodynamics more important than weight reduction.