stupid question prepared for stupid answers
skinnydog1973
Posts: 114
i am new to cycling and got my first bike last week a bianchi monocoque 928,i have never ridden a bike on the roads and the stupid question i was wanting to know is everyone goes on about average speeds, i was wondering as a new rider what my average speed would be roughly when i first start, i know it all depends on me, im 39 80kgs and would class myself as fit if i was going at a steady pace roughly how fast would that be, i see peolpe go on about 16-20 mph how far would i be behind that, i know i am going to get loads of stupid answers but any would help, where i go would be quite flat ground with the odd mild hill included cheers
0
Comments
-
I think the precise answer to this question is 14.0
-
Before we can answer we need some pictures of your new bike. You cant say you have bought a new Bianchi and not show it off.
0 -
Aim to do the first mile at about 25mph, and see how long you can maintain it0
-
my computers say my average is ROAD 13mph over 2900 miles, MTB 11mph over 2600 miles0
-
My new bike0
-
your average speed should be all over the place - most people have routes that they know like the proverbial back of hands so know where to put the hammer down and where to take it easy so their avs are likely to be more consistent, part of the fun of starting out is going to new places and getting used to new routes- so just take the time to enjoy the bike and get used to it and let the averages take care of themselves - if you're enjoying, thats all that matters.
The dissenter is every human being at those moments of his life when he resigns
momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself.0 -
^that.Now keep calm and carry on.
Now if you`d only asked how to increase your average speed...Whats the solution? Just pedal faster you baby.
Summer B,man Team Carbon LE#222
Winter Alan Top Cross
All rounder Spec. Allez.0 -
Nice bike. You buy it to match your red place mats? OR did the wife choose it for you??
0 -
cant believe nobody has mentioned the super pedals i have on the new ones are waiting to be put on lol0
-
thought it may have been a commuter thing......0
-
Tssk. The bottle clashes somewhat, therefore your average will never match a pro.
Aim for 17.6 - 19.4 for a sense of contentment, with peaks of 40+ and troughs of no lower than 6 on any hill covered with tarmac of some description.0 -
skinnydog1973 wrote:cant believe nobody has mentioned the super pedals i have on the new ones are waiting to be put on lol
We didn't want to make you feel bad mate!
As others have said it will depend on your route really & how fit you actually are. Could be between 14mhp & 20mph, but could just as easily be a lot lower. Best thing to do is short of buying a bike computer just ride the same route a few times to get used to the bike & your new pedals and see what time it takes you and how much this improves over time.Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.0 -
I wouldn't worry about average speed as long as you are enjoying the bike! Unless you want to race just enjoy the ride Specialized Secteur Sport 2011
B'Twin Rockrider 8 XC
B'Twin Rockrider 9.10 -
Here we go again - the only sensible answer is that your average speed would have been higher if the Bianchi had been in celeste! 0
-
Set your computer to kilometres, you will go faster
my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
average speed is pretty irrelevant as other have said once you know your routes etc you can get really good speeds there but on routes you dont know it will be much less. just get out and cycle for now get lots of miles in find some nasty climbs to challenge yourself and then get doing some sportives. i would say worrying about speed will come more after your first season.enigma esprit
cannondale caad8 tiagra 20120 -
Make sure you ride downhill a lot. That should help you crank it up a bit. You'll have you're pals claiming you're on the juice though.
You'll never be able to ride fast on them half wheels in that picture.0 -
I started out in October and while not overweight (6 foot - 80 kilos) I was extremely unfit having done no CV work for years. I live in a hilly-ish area and my averages so far have been ranging between 10-14. Take from that what you will 8)0
-
Advice advocating not worrying too much about average speed is very sound however I don't expect many people heed this. If you have an ounce of competitiveness in you then you will want to be the best you can be and yesterday. Of course there are so many variables like road surface , wind, terrain profile, tyres, bike fit, time of the day, other weather conditions.
I would advise that you find a way of logging your rides on Strava or equivalent so you can assess your improvement over time. Coming from a similar position to you at 40ish and c80kg, I can tell you that last year I average 15.4mph over c1800 miles. I think this is a fair reflection of my ability but as a figure on its own its pretty irrelevant. I ride in Bedfordshire mostly and its undulating. I did a weekend in Norfolk with a group and averaged 19mph over 200 miles. So you will see that its very varied. Sometimes I get back having struggled for 30 miles and only managed 15mph, other times I fly along and do 18mph on a similar course!
Strava is a good motivator and benchmark as you can see your improvement over time in separate segments. It makes you work harder each ride and initially I think you will improve fast but the best way to improve is probably riding with better riders. Try to enjoy it and use your data as motivation to train more.0 -
This is like a little teasing photo...skinnydog1973 wrote:My new bike
Would be good to see the whole bike next time! 0 -
It's impossibe to know, it depends on a lot of things. Strength will get you speed, fitness will maintain it. The route you choose will also affect it.skinnydog1973 wrote:i am new to cycling and got my first bike last week a bianchi monocoque 928,i have never ridden a bike on the roads and the stupid question i was wanting to know is everyone goes on about average speeds, i was wondering as a new rider what my average speed would be roughly when i first start, i know it all depends on me, im 39 80kgs and would class myself as fit if i was going at a steady pace roughly how fast would that be, i see peolpe go on about 16-20 mph how far would i be behind that, i know i am going to get loads of stupid answers but any would help, where i go would be quite flat ground with the odd mild hill included cheers
Don't worry about it for now, you'll find out what you can do on your first ride. Log it and then as you ride more and more, you will see your speeds naturally creeping upwards. Set up a Strava account which will let you see some good detail about your rides. All you need is an android/Apple smartphone with GPS, or a cycle computer with GPS logging.0 -
forget average speed - sort that water bottles clashing colours out - this should be your prime concern!
As for average speed - really mine can differ by 8mph depending on how I feel on a given day - honestly I was really concerned about average speed when I started out - now I couldn't give a damn - I just focus on getting fitter and faster in myself0 -
Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx0 -
Muffintop wrote:Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx
2mph jump in average speed in a year. Sounds suspicious to me. Have you been to Madrid recently Lance ?? 0 -
I thinks thats a little churlish. Going from 11 to 13 can be easily explained. I think the gains above 16mph are probably harder to achieve.Tetley10 wrote:Muffintop wrote:Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx
2mph jump in average speed in a year. Sounds suspicious to me. Have you been to Madrid recently Lance ??0 -
Come on....anyone can see that Tetleys comment was said tongue in cheek!!!!Calpol wrote:
I thinks thats a little churlish. Going from 11 to 13 can be easily explained. I think the gains above 16mph are probably harder to achieve.Tetley10 wrote:Muffintop wrote:Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx
2mph jump in average speed in a year. Sounds suspicious to me. Have you been to Madrid recently Lance ??0 -
Quite right - I was being a knob - ignore me!! Obviously had my sense of humour knocked out by work todayTheFD wrote:
Come on....anyone can see that Tetleys comment was said tongue in cheek!!!!Calpol wrote:
I thinks thats a little churlish. Going from 11 to 13 can be easily explained. I think the gains above 16mph are probably harder to achieve.Tetley10 wrote:Muffintop wrote:Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx
2mph jump in average speed in a year. Sounds suspicious to me. Have you been to Madrid recently Lance ?? 0 -
Calpol wrote:
Quite right - I was being a knob - ignore me!! Obviously had my sense of humour knocked out by work todayTheFD wrote:
Come on....anyone can see that Tetleys comment was said tongue in cheek!!!!Calpol wrote:
I thinks thats a little churlish. Going from 11 to 13 can be easily explained. I think the gains above 16mph are probably harder to achieve.Tetley10 wrote:Muffintop wrote:Hello!
When I started (about 2yrs-ish ago) my average was around 11mph which by all accounts isn't fast. I seem to have lept to 13mph this year (so far) so what ever your average is I'd just build on that. Also, going out with guys who seem to average 15-16mph is supposed to be a really good way of getting your milage up a bit quicker, just don't take it personal when they drop you.
Mx
2mph jump in average speed in a year. Sounds suspicious to me. Have you been to Madrid recently Lance ??
Don't think I'll ever pat again now 0 -
Post again (sorry)0
-
Farked that up didn't I !0
