🚴 Cycling Speed Calculator

A good average speed depends on your experience level. Beginners typically average 15–20 km/h (9–12 mph) on flat terrain. Intermediate cyclists average 20–28 km/h (12–17 mph), while advanced riders sustain 28–35 km/h (17–22 mph). Professional road cyclists race at 40+ km/h (25+ mph). Factors like terrain, wind, bike type, and fitness all influence your average speed.

Terrain has a significant impact on speed. On flat roads you can sustain your peak speed, but climbing even a 5% gradient can cut speed in half. Descents allow speeds well above your flat average. Wind resistance also increases with speed — riding into a headwind at 30 km/h creates four times the drag of riding at 15 km/h. For more accurate averages, track moving time and exclude stops.

Calorie burn depends on your weight, speed, and duration. A 70 kg cyclist riding at a moderate pace (20 km/h) burns roughly 560 kcal per hour. At a vigorous pace (>25 km/h) that rises to around 700 kcal/hr. Leisurely cycling (<15 km/h) burns approximately 280 kcal/hr for the same rider. Use this calculator with your weight and intensity for a personalised estimate.

Speed measures how fast you are travelling (km/h or mph). Cadence measures how fast you are pedalling — the number of pedal revolutions per minute (RPM). You can ride fast with a high cadence in an easy gear, or a low cadence in a hard gear. Most coaches recommend a cadence of 80–100 RPM for efficient riding. Speed is the product of cadence, crank length, and gear ratio.