Likewise temperature is a factor, with very hot and cold weather both acting to reduce average speed. It's not about the bike? Well perhaps just a bit, especially where weight is concerned. This was a greater improvement than I expected, and perhaps would only make such an important difference for cyclists in great shape. Average speed varies to an extent with distance covered. Rides less than an hour or so in length will usually have a slightly lower average, because the first part of a ride is slower as your legs warm up.
Rides between one and two hours usually have the greatest overall speed. Then for longer rides the average will often start to fall slightly, as fatigue plays an increasing role. Off-road riding improves your balance and bike handling skills, and the efforts tend to be more punchy than road riding, which can improve your fitness in a similar way to intervals.
Top mountain bike riders have been shown to be the most efficient pedallers out there and many road pros came from an MTB background. Rising road stars Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert also have lots of off-road experience, both being multiple cyclocross world champions.
Hill repetitions are a good way to get better at climbing. Choose a hill that will take you a few minutes to climb and try climbing it, staying seated as much as possible.
Keeping properly fed and watered when riding is important. At worst, you can suffer from the dreaded bonk , where you completely run out of energy and slow to a crawl. The rule is to eat and drink little and often to keep up your energy and fluid levels.
And on a longer ride, it might be more effective to stop for a proper break at a cafe or shop, or to fill your bottles at a tap, than to keep going as your energy and hydration levels dip. Faster tyres are surprisingly effective and cost-efficient; the best road bike tyres will ride significantly quicker than cheaper alternatives.
Some brands cut costs on tyres when speccing a build so switching to faster rubber can be an easy way to upgrade your road bike. Many of the latest bikes will come with tubeless-ready wheels and tyres. Running tubeless has been shown to be more efficient than using tubes, due to the elimination of the friction between the inner tube and the tyre casing.
The right tyre pressure for your bike will balance speed, comfort, grip and puncture resistance. Want to know more? Aero clothing is a factor too. Cycle clothing brands increasingly emphasise the aero benefits of their pricier pieces, but even with entry-level kit there are gains to be had.
However, wind and terrain are just a few of the riding conditions that can affect your average cycling speed. Another is temperature, riding in extremely hot or cold conditions can further reduce your average speed, even if you are used to the climate. Well unfortunately for most beginner riders it is. Weight and gears can influence the speed you can ride at, thus affecting your average speed.
Other cycling equipment such as tires can play a small role in the speed you can average. Distance covered The average speed you can hold cycling varies based on the distance covered. Often shorter rides are ridden at a higher average speed, while longer rides tend to be more casual. However, for the more experienced cyclist, shorter rides can tend to be the opposite, as rides shorter than one hour are often used as recovery. Saying that there is no point comparing your speed against someone who has ridden shorter or longer than you.
As a bike commuter, you will quickly find out that riding your bike to work is actually the most enjoyable part of your work day regardless of speed. Here are some of the products I love using for bike commuting. They make riding so much more fun and enjoyable.
Ergon GP5 Bar End Grips : These are super comfortable, ergonomic grips that offer me two extra hand positions on my flat bar bicycle. They also offer a much more comfortable grip that helps distribute my weight on the handlebar better. Bar end mirrors : If you ride much among cars then a bar end mirror can make riding much safer.
Bike lights from Cateye. This is essential year round. I recommend going for a more powerful light than just a to-be-seen light. Bike rack.
This bike rack from Dirza is great because I can put it on almost any bicycle regardless whether they have mounting points for racks or not. If you want to check out my full list of recommended products, you visit my recommended gear page. Come, pedal with me and be a HERO! Whether you're a commuter and you want better air ventilation and less weight on your shoulders or you're preparing for an upcoming bike tour, adding a rack to your bicycle opens up new As a recreational cyclist, perhaps a little past his absolute physical peak, I want my bike to be more upright.
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