2006-09-26 04:54:25 · 11 answers · asked by kendyminx 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
cycling moderately would roughly be about 12 miles per hour on a flat surface.
So you should cover 1 mile in one twelfth of an hour.
1 twelfth of an hour is 5 minutes.
2006-09-26 05:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some folks have already suggested 12 MPH for a moderate, beginners pace on a flat, paved surface. This is 5 minute miles.
This is probably a good figure for a younger person in reasonable health traveling a short distance.
Without more information, however, there are assumptions made. I'm a old out of shape guy who started biking to work this spring. It's 10 miles exactly, most of it flat with one mean hill and a few lesser hills. The day I first averaged 12 MPH, I was quite pleased with myself.
My wife is younger than I am and carrying less weight, but still somewhat less athletic. Her "moderate" pace is closer to 10 MPH -- 6 minutes for a mile.
My friends who inspire me think 14 MPH is slow and usually ride 15-18 MPH. 15 MPH is 4 minutes per mile.
But... if I knew I was riding only a single mile, I can certainly do 15 MPH and consider it moderate. It's only because I never ride such a short distance that I have to pace myself more, or my heart rate spikes.
So... part of the answer really is varied by the condition of the rider and whether you're only riding one mile or a bunch of miles.
2006-09-26 12:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by jplrvflyer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the consensus seems to be 12mph and I think 24mph would feel quite fast if you were going to cycle a long distance. If you were cycling just one mile then somewhere in between would be about right so 18mph or 3minutes 20 seconds per mile. Is the difference between 5 minutes and 3:20 minutes enough to make you want to cycle faster?
2006-09-26 21:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moderate would be around 18 to 20 mph, so about 3-4 mins per mile
2006-09-26 16:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by burnttoast97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a moderate pace? 1 mph, 5 mph, 20 mph? When you have worked that out you will have your answer.
2006-09-26 12:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on your fitness and whether you are cycling on a hill or flat ground, and how many miles you want to do - but one example - for flat ground at "starter" fitness you might start at 12mph (5 minute mile) and try to make this sustainable.
Then move gradually up to 25mph sprints or uphill work if you are fit.
Depends entirely on what you want to achieve and your current level of fitness though - please provide more details.
You should check it is ok with your gp & fitness trainer before commencing any new exercise program.
2006-09-26 11:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by sam r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 mph is roughly Paula Radcliffe's marathon running pace, so you could have a chat with her as you cycled moderately alongside.
2006-09-26 12:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on 9 factors:
1.Your level of fitness
2.The bike you use
3.Riding position
4.Road surface
5.Weather conditions
6.Traffic
7.The route you choose
8.Gears used
9.Equipment (helmet, clothes etc.)
You will get a different result every time depending on the above.
2006-09-27 06:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
5 ish minutes
2006-09-26 12:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by clare s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two mins, approx
2006-09-26 12:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by melas 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋