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Originally Posted by SheffieldLass  ....What many non-cycling people or casual cyclists forget is that a fit road cyclist is typically travelling an average speed of 15-25mph on level open road, maybe more, and easily 30mph on downhill stretches. Many cycle routes just do not allow for that type of speed.... |
Couldn't agree more.
I would expect to average about 22mph overall, and can easily reach 40mph going down some of the hills around here.
(The reaction of some drivers seeing a cyclist keeping up with them at 30-40mph is quite amusing sometimes
).
Regards,
Mike.