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Average Training Speed/Cadence

  • 28-04-2010 9:34pm
    #1
    Raging_Hull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭


    Hi, can anyone tell me what average speed is normal for an enthusiastic (but relatively inexperienced) cyclist? I started cycle training (for Triathlons) last year. I average around 30km/h on a typical 50km circuit (including some hills - Howth Head). Is this about average or slow? Also, what is the typical cadence over a circuit of that distance? Cheers in advance.


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  • #2
    IM0
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    thats about average if you were on yer own. Also depends were you going hard moderate or easy.


  • #3
    Raging_Hull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭Raging_Hull


    Thanks for the reply. That is on my own, going at a steady pace, Zone 3 (of 5) with a HRM.


  • #4
    Ryaner
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    It is all completely relative. I can do an average of 30km/h around the coast on my own without too much pushing. On trips to Wicklow is can drop below 20km/h depending on wind/route/distance.
    Cadence too differs depending on the route. Flat routes generally average out a higher cadence than those with lots of hills - decents really hit the average cadence :rolleyes:


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