They also have the best coaches, nutrition, bikes and gear that are available, which is probably unfeasible and way out of budget for you and your buddies. According to "Bicycling Magazine," the average Tour de France rider maintains an average speed of 25 to 28 mph on flats, or a 2:24 to 2:08 minute mile. Bell holds an M.A.

in English. So have we – and we were excited to hear that Rabo-Liv rider Lucinda Brand had shared her stats. As for the specifics, he rode 2,800 kilometers on average a month and 650 kilometers in a week. She says: “More than 50 kilometres from the finish I jumped away, on my own. ).We were already pretty impressed with the distances – but the 26-year-old has also shared her climbing and power data.With Christmas throwing our usual routine out the window, we have some tips for you to stay active over the holiday seasonThe data – which gives the Dutch rider’s stats from December to September – shows that she covered on average 1,527 kilometres a month,  which works out at around 949 miles.Yep, you read that correctly.

And finally, for the best cyclists, who cycle frequently and can ride for several hours on Sunday, if they want to improve they need to start focusing on the intensity of their riding. In 2011, Markus Stockl flew down Nicaragua’s Cerro Negro volcano at a staggering 102.4 mph -- that's a 35-second mile, or about four times the speed of an average professional road cyclist.Estimating average speeds for mountain bikers is a bit trickier than determining those figures for roadies because there are so many terrain variations that can come onto play. Eating dark chocolate helps with physical performanceMunch on these to reduce the effects of SAD View entire discussion (35 comments) More posts from the cycling community

Brand explained: “Last season I vastly improved in the sprint… I’m more explosive because my muscle strength has increased. Professional riders often have no other job than riding -- they are paid to be good on the bike. Variations may include the softness of the ground, number of turns, steepness of climbs, obstacles and overall course distance. Plus they spend quite a it of time doing strength and flexibility exercises.

Sure, they're good and have awesome genetics on their side, but pro riders have an added edge that the average recreational cyclist can't compete with.Standing roadside at a cycling race or tour event as the peloton's blurred rainbow of spandex-clad cyclists whizzes past you is a sight to behold. Variations may include the softness of the ground, number of turns, steepness of climbs, obstacles and overall course distance.

Have you ever wondered how many miles a pro cyclist actually covers during the year? The goal of downhill mountain bike racing is to get to the bottom of a descent as quickly as possible. Many of the most successful professional cyclists (and indeed any successful athlete) train with a level of steely determination that puts us mere mortals to shame. On mountainous terrain, pros make climbing look effortless as they ascend at about 21 to 25 mph, or 2:51 to 2:24 minutes per mile.Downhill riding is arguably the most dangerous type of bike racing, but the speeds that these professional racers hit is mind-blowing.

The data – which gives the Dutch rider’s stats from December to September – shows that she covered on average 1,527 kilometres a month, which works out at around 949 miles. We will never sell your data and you'll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you'll enjoy.Rabo-Liv has been clear that the data shows only rides and races that Brand registered – and that not all sessions are recorded – but the stats still stack up pretty impressively.We chatted to the multiple Team Time Trial Champ about what food she loads her plates with...© Total Women's Cycling 2020Brand is also particularly proud of her performance in the seventh stage of the Giro Rosa – when she solo-ed to victory – she tells us now holding 230 watts at the end of the 90km race. In purely distance metrics, most professional Strava profiles I've seen were around 13,000-16,000 km's ridden this year so far, around 18 hours per week in the saddle. Long gradual climbs are ideal for this session, or they can be done on the flat in a big gear or with high resistance on a turbo trainer. [I know] if I [stuck to] 230 watts and keep kicking, then I could get away properly and could carry on.”She said she hit her highest power figures ever this year – maxing at 940 watts, a massive increase on her 2014 maximum of 864 watts. in communications and a B.A. I didn’t have much of a plan except to ride at least 50 miles a week but didn’t even start that till the weather got nice. Ever wonder how your cycling speed and skill set would stack up against those who earn their living riding bikes? In 2017 he climbed the final altimetry of 437,152 kilometers. You may lead the pack during group rides or fearlessly corner trails on your mountain bike, but before you get too big for your britches, consider the average speeds that bikers in different disciplines must crank out to be competitive. Riding 10,000 miles in a year is no small feat for the amateur cyclist. Here are our tips..Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers.