May 2023

If you are a cyclist you probably know that cyclist power is the ultimate Holy Grail. The more power that can be generated the greater speed that can be generated and the greater the distances that can be traveled. As such, there is nothing more critical to improving speed and performance than increasing bike power. What is […]

What is the wattage of a pro cyclist? The Tour de France is without doubt the toughest cycling race in the world where the top riders give their all. Over the course of the Tour de France, riders ride roughly the distance from Tbilisi in Georgia to London England about 3,328 km.  They also complete

What is good average watts cycling? Most people associate the term watts with light bulbs as opposed to cycling a bike. However, the term which was borrowed from James Watt the Scottish inventor is simply a measure of rates of energy conversion.  As such it can be used to measure energy conversion for anything from

How do bike speedometers work? Bicycle odometers commonly referred to as speedometers or cycle computers are devices that calculate everything about your bike trip. Still, the basic function of the speedometer is to calculate the distance traveled and speed.  Nonetheless, while a speedometer is meant to be used to calculate speed, it can also be used

How long does it take to bike 5 miles? If you are like me you have always wondered how long it would take to bike 5 miles when going out biking or just commuting to work. Being able to cycle for at least five miles without stopping is a good baseline, particularly for a beginner.

Why am I getting slower at cycling? So you have been slowly but gradually getting faster at cycling and reaching average speeds for someone of your experience and age when suddenly you seem to plateau and instead start losing power and speed.  Speed is the holy grail of cycling as the faster you can go the more confidence you can have to take on

Do clipless pedals make you faster? Clipless pedals make a cyclist faster as they enhance pedaling efficiency by making it possible to transfer more power through the feet and legs and into the pedals. The more power can be transferred the faster a cyclist can ride. The ability to push down as well as pull

Do you need a cycling speed sensor? While it is highly unlikely you will be arrested for speeding on a bike, a speed sensor is something most professional bikers need. While you could always use GPS, these would only be accurate if you are looking for overall bike ride speed but not a specific ride distance such as