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. So how long does it take one to bike …
Overall a mountain bike will be better than a road bike for exercise. The reason for this is that a mountain bike tends to be great for developing endurance and muscle building as compared to a road bike which is excellent for providing good cardio and an all-around body workout. What type of bike you …
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 …
If you have been thinking of commuting on a bike you probably are thinking of what type of bike would be best to buy. Most people prefer to commute to work on cheap hybrids or road bikes but the big question is that is the best choice? Is a Road Bike Suitable for Commuting? Road …
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 up on the pedal makes for …
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 the speed up a …
While it does not seem to make a lot of sense, it is true that one can indeed be slapped with a speeding ticket while riding a bike. The reason for this is that many modern bikes and especially hybrid bikes and road bikes especially ones rode by professional cyclists can go as fast as …
The average speed of a professional cyclist while on flat terrain is 25-28 mph. This is quite a fast clip as an amateur cyclist will normally manage no more than 17-18 mph on flat terrain. For many professional cyclists racing in the Tour de France, a fast speed on flat terrain makes it possible to …
Cycling is one of the most effective ways of speeding up metabolism and burning calories. According to the estimation of the American College of Sports Medicine, a cyclist riding at a speed of between 16 to 19 mph, stand to burn up to 850 calories in just one hour. Why Cycling is Good for Weight …
What is the average cycling speed of riders is a very common question, particularly among beginners and even avid cyclists. Cycling speed is important as it plays a critical role in how confident a cyclist is. While it does seem like a very straightforward question, unfortunately, it does not have a straightforward answer. As you …
