25km

pauldoo

Just new to cycling,what would be generally accepted as a good time for 25km on standard country roads,few hills but nothing major

Captain Havoc

pauldoo wrote: »

Just new to cycling,what would be generally accepted as a good time for 25km on standard country roads,few hills but nothing major

What kind of bike?

pauldoo

Captain Havoc wrote: »

pauldoo wrote: »

Just new to cycling,what would be generally accepted as a good time for 25km on standard country roads,few hills but nothing major

What kind of bike?

trek 1.1 racer

i think that's model anyway

Captain Havoc

If you're beginning from zero I would say try do it in an hour and work from there. Flattish 25km I would do in about 50 to 55 minutes but I'm no speed demon.

pauldoo

Captain Havoc wrote: »

If you're beginning from zero I would say try do it in an hour and work from there. Flattish 25km I would do in about 50 to 55 minutes but I'm no speed demon.

thanks captain

sy

pauldoo wrote: »

Just new to cycling,what would be generally accepted as a good time for 25km on standard country roads,few hills but nothing major

As captain Havoc said aim for an hour to start with but don't get hung up on your speed/ time for that trip. Focus more on your cadence (leg speed) and try and develop a smooth pedalling style. I see too many beginners horsing too big a gear with their legs/knees all over the place. Keep the gears low and spin, it is better for your workout and your knees. You could test yourself on that 25km stretch every month to see how you are progressing. Above all enjoy yourself

funnights74

Yep i agree with sy, just go out and enjoy a few cycles, stay away from the big gears and work on a decent cadence and feeling comfortable on your bike, fitness and speed comes later. Enjoy

coolhandspan

Hows it going lad,
just started myself, agree with all posters. i did 26km loop in about 1hr 3mins. over last few weeks have done 50km in 1hr 55min, keeping up high reps is great advice.

Vélo

If just starting out cycling recently, I'd say around 60 mins would be a very decent time. It also depends what level of fitness you have. When I started back cycling about 3 years ago, I would have been delighted with an average of 25km per hour.

CianRyan

If you're not very fit then 20kph will be a grand speed for just starting out. You'll find yourself going 25kph in no time though.