Just how fast??

Galireca
Galireca Posts: 2
edited September 2007 in Road beginners
Hi all

Could anyone give me some advice please. I dont know the first thing about cycling, I remember doing my Cycle Proficiency Test about 30 years ago, but thats about it.

I am looking at buying a 2nd hand bike, and am thinking of riding about 26 miles to work, once or twice a week.

I do run about 35 miles a week 9-10m (1:15 ish) at a time, so am fairly fit.

2 questions:

How fast does the average rider go :?:
What should I expect to pay for the bike :?:
The bike I am looking at is a 2004 Giant TCR 1 ( + extra things added/changed)

Thanks
Garad

Comments

  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Average speed will depend on the terrain and road layout (ie not too many traffic lights) but 15-17mph is a decent average for someone with a reasonable level of fitness.

    Sorry, no idea on likely price for the bike - maybe see if any come up on eBay as a comparison?