Strong winds are particularly difficult to ride in and nothing can be more difficult than riding in a headwind. Headwinds usually create extra resistance similar to riding up a hill. However, the big difference is that you can usually see the end of the hill like in a headwind that can seem to go on …
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Most cyclists are interested in seeing how far they have ridden after a hard indoor cycling session. Data can be very motivating and rewarding and workouts backed by data can make even the toughest ride feel fun and purposeful. When it comes to spinning or indoor cycling adding power to rides is a lot like …
There will always be days when it is not advisable to ride a bike given that it will be too windy. While it may depend on the comfort level of the rider, a 2omph wind is usually the point at which the wind starts becoming too much for cyclists. Such a wind may make small …
When it comes to cycling in the wind one of the most common questions is why is it so hard to ride a bike against the wind. Overall, since the wind is blowing against the rider from an opposite direction, it will act as friction or even worse as a resistant force against the movement …
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One of the worst things that can happen to a cyclist is to get psyched out for a ride only to realize the wind is gusting and howling outside. It is difficult to ride against the wind since Cycling in the wind has been known to cut cycling speeds by up to a half, especially …
Over the years, Tour de France cyclists have averaged speeds of about 40mph or about 25 km/h. During the normal flat stages of the tour pro riders can usually average between 230-250 watts which is equal to burning about 900 calories each hour. Pro cyclists on the tour will usually average more than 300 watts …
Cyclists above 60 years of age will usually have lower average cycling speeds. However, it is critical to note that there have not been many studies done particularly on average age and speed for riders above the age of 60. Still, the main constant when it comes to these studies is the result that cycling …
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Distance wise a mile may not seem like much to cycle. However, how long one takes to bike a mile is a question that most people would like to know. While it does seem like a small thing distance cycled just like speed is an important aspect when you need to develop stamina and endurance. …
Having ridden for many years I have heard many cyclists ask how long it would take to bike 2 miles. Even though there is no straightforward answer to that question, I have written this article to provide a little clarity on this. In this article, I will be explaining how long on average it will …
If you have been writing for any amount of time whether you are commuting, riding for leisure, or going on a bike tour, you have probably asked just how much it takes to ride 10 miles. As for me, it took about an hour to average about 10.5 miles on a rickety old mountain bike. …
