At an average of 25 km/h, a 40 km ride takes 1:36 and a 100 km ride takes 4:00 (hours:minutes).
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| Speed (km/h) | 10 km (h:mm) | 20 km (h:mm) | 40 km (h:mm) | 100 km (h:mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 10:00 |
| 12 | 0:50 | 1:40 | 3:20 | 8:20 |
| 14 | 0:43 | 1:26 | 2:51 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 0:38 | 1:15 | 2:30 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 0:33 | 1:07 | 2:13 | 5:33 |
| 20 | 0:30 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 5:00 |
| 22 | 0:27 | 0:55 | 1:49 | 4:33 |
| 24 | 0:25 | 0:50 | 1:40 | 4:10 |
| 26 | 0:23 | 0:46 | 1:32 | 3:51 |
| 28 | 0:21 | 0:43 | 1:26 | 3:34 |
| 30 | 0:20 | 0:40 | 1:20 | 3:20 |
| 32 | 0:19 | 0:38 | 1:15 | 3:08 |
| 34 | 0:18 | 0:35 | 1:11 | 2:56 |
| 36 | 0:17 | 0:33 | 1:07 | 2:47 |
| 38 | 0:16 | 0:32 | 1:03 | 2:38 |
| 40 | 0:15 | 0:30 | 1:00 | 2:30 |
How it is computed
Time = distance ÷ average speed, shown in hours and minutes. Average speed is moving time only; add stops, traffic lights and breaks separately.
FAQ
What is a good average cycling speed?+
Casual riders average about 15 to 20 km/h, regular road cyclists 25 to 30 km/h, and racers above 35 km/h on flat roads.
How do I work out my average speed?+
Divide the distance by the moving time: 40 km in 1 hour 30 minutes is 26.7 km/h. The cycling speed calculator does it for you.