Estimating time
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Estimating time
Postby TomBikes » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:48 pm
I just have one quick question in regards to time it takes to ride.
I know that the best way for me to figure out how long it takes me to travel X kms is to ride a bit and get a feel for my pace. But as i am new, to the whole riding thing i am curious as to how long it would take me to ride 10km.
I have a planned route of 10.5km which is 95% bike path. I will be riding a cyclocross bike (not that it matters that much i think) and i want to ride at a steady pace which doesn't make me sweat hugely as a still need to be presentable
I am a rower so my fitness is pretty good and I have done a fair bit of running and hiking.
So, BNA, how long do you think it would take me to ride 10km on a fairly flat bike path (capital city trail) at a moderate pace?
If im asking too much i understand as this is a fairly iffy question.
Thanks!
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Re: Estimating time
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Postby mitzikatzi » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:19 pm
TomBikes wrote:..snip...
So, BNA, how long do you think it would take me to ride 10km on a fairly flat bike path (capital city trail) at a moderate pace?
If im asking too much i understand as this is a fairly iffy question.
..snip..
More than 20 minutes and less than 30 minutes. Moderate pace, closer to 30 minutes.
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Re: Estimating time
Postby TomBikes » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:27 pm
What about if i were to do the whole 30km circuit at a fairly high RPE (rate of perceived exhaustion)?
40 minutes? 50?
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Re: Estimating time
Postby mitzikatzi » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:31 pm
You should be able to average more than 25kmh if you can average 40kmh take up racing.
My guess low 30's kmh.
I have no idea how fit you are.
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Postby roller » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:29 am
42 minutes and 56 seconds.TomBikes wrote:Good to hear. Thanks for the speedy replies.
What about if i were to do the whole 30km circuit at a fairly high RPE (rate of perceived exhaustion)?
40 minutes? 50?
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Postby JustJames » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:47 am
That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever read on the web, and I've been on the web since it was all just trees and open spaces y'know!roller wrote:42 minutes and 56 seconds.TomBikes wrote:Good to hear. Thanks for the speedy replies.
What about if i were to do the whole 30km circuit at a fairly high RPE (rate of perceived exhaustion)?
40 minutes? 50?
43 minutes and 2 seconds is the correct answer.
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Postby human909 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:13 pm
My opinion on maintainable FLAT speeds, no traffic:TomBikes wrote:Good to hear. Thanks for the speedy replies.
What about if i were to do the whole 30km circuit at a fairly high RPE (rate of perceived exhaustion)?
40 minutes? 50?
Very Unfit: 10kph
Unfit/older non cyclist: 15kph
My 65yo mother(on a sit up an beg): 18kph
'Average fitness' person, casual female commuter: 20kph
Fit non cyclist, out of shape cyclist: 25kph <======= You
Me when I'm out of shape: 27kph <======= You at fairly high RPE
Fit cyclist: 30kph
Quite fit cyclist (me when I'm 'fit') 35kph
Very fit cyclists who ride several times weekly: 35kph++
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Re: Estimating time
Postby goneriding » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:39 pm
Keep in mind that even though you are reasonably fit, regular commuter cycling will take it out of you until your body adjusts. Being a rower, this will happen fairly quickly.
Irrespective of speed - enjoy!
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:13 pm
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Postby westab » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:48 pm
I find that even when tired I can do this speed into a strong headwind in similar situation to yourself. my usual speed is approx 25 km/h ave with panniers with about 12kg of gear in them riding a 21 y.o. Repco Superlite.
Tom in regard to the 30km long way at flat out - sounds like a good ride. If you want to do this regularly as part of your commute I would consider doing one at an easy pace to set a benchmark and then if you are doing this ride once a week aim for one at "flat out", one at the benchmark pace and in between these two rides rides between the flat out pace and the bench mark. this should help increase the speed slowly as you get more bike fit. Hope this helps.
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Postby Xplora » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:20 pm
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Re: Estimating time
Postby TomBikes » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:40 pm
I'm getting my kit together tomorrow and will come back with some averages on Friday or there about.
So, Place Ya Bets!
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Postby sogood » Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:10 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:38 pm
Tell that to my boss when he rings up and asks how soon can I get over to North Sydney.sogood wrote:Just go and enjoy the ride, don't let time worry you!
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Re: Estimating time
Postby TomBikes » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:39 pm
Not quite an option. Meeting a friend for lunch so...not showing up would be a wee little bit problematic.sogood wrote: ...just turn back when you are half way through...
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Postby sogood » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:32 am
Seriously, until you've actually ridden, you won't know what you are and not capable of. If time is that critical, then you need to give you self a big buffer eg. Do you know how to patch a tyre in the event of a flat? How long would that take you?TomBikes wrote:Not quite an option. Meeting a friend for lunch so...not showing up would be a wee little bit problematic.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Estimating time
Postby TomBikes » Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:16 am
I've BMX for a while so I know a bit about basics. Its just some of the more roady or mountian bike stuff such as geometry which i have not a clue about.
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