The Cycling Thread - SV650.org

mattSV · 11-08-08, 11:21 AM

Got a week off work, so thought I would make the most of it and get the pushbike out for a decent ride - normally only ride it 6 miles to work and back, with a rucksack on the back, so wanted to see what it could really do.

Wacked the tyres up to 120psi, cleaned and tightened my cleats to stop them creaking, checked and oiled the running gear and off I went.

Chose a 'hilly 25' route, which was actually 27.24 miles miles in total, including the bit to & from my house. Total time was 1:31:55, average 17.7 mph which I was quite please with, considering there were a couple of sets of lights I had to slow down & stop for.

Actually found the ride fairly easy, was out of the saddle on the hills on the way back, so next target is to get below 1:30, and then work towards getting my average to 20mph.

What sort of average speeds do you guys get?

11-08-08, 12:06 PM

I average about 16.5mph over 30-50 miles and i'm 23stone

fizzwheel · 11-08-08, 12:07 PM

Thats pretty good going Matt

My last few longer rides.

21 miles, 1hr 21 mins, 15.8mph average
22.9 miles 1hr 31 mins, 16.2 mph average
20.8 miles 1hr 17 mins, 16mph average

I can climb OK, just need work on pushing myself faster on the flats to push my average speed up.

11-08-08, 01:32 PM

Usually 14 mph on a rigid tail mountain bike with huge knobblies on it (45 psi), so I guess that's not too bad.

Which reminds me I need to take a look at my rear axle, it's a bit wobbly at the moment...

Viney · 11-08-08, 02:14 PM

No idea. 50 mins to do 11.3 miles.

mattSV · 11-08-08, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

No idea. 50 mins to do 11.3 miles.

About 13.5mph then

Jayneflakes · 11-08-08, 03:30 PM

I have a Gorgeous Hardtail, upon which for general riding off road I average between 18 and 20 KMPH

On a good down hill run I have hit mid forties in KMPH again.

Don't really do MPH on the MTB because I use my computer to navigate on open moor, so have it set in KM to work with my OS map.

OK, I may not be fast, but I did break an expensive frame on my favourite down hill run on Dartmoor once, this must prove that I ride hard. That and the scars!

11-08-08, 03:49 PM

i go whoosh

gonna go whoosh on it tonight too. playing cards in the spokes, spokey dokeys, i'm gonna do bunny hops an everyfing init

Viney · 11-08-08, 04:26 PM

My hero

11-08-08, 04:38 PM

Top speed is better! I managed 50mph on a downhill once. I used to average about 13.5 as a kid (14yr old) :d

11-08-08, 11:21 AM	#1
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	The Cycling Thread Got a week off work, so thought I would make the most of it and get the pushbike out for a decent ride - normally only ride it 6 miles to work and back, with a rucksack on the back, so wanted to see what it could really do. Wacked the tyres up to 120psi, cleaned and tightened my cleats to stop them creaking, checked and oiled the running gear and off I went. Chose a 'hilly 25' route, which was actually 27.24 miles miles in total, including the bit to & from my house. Total time was 1:31:55, average 17.7 mph which I was quite please with, considering there were a couple of sets of lights I had to slow down & stop for. Actually found the ride fairly easy, was out of the saddle on the hills on the way back, so next target is to get below 1:30, and then work towards getting my average to 20mph. What sort of average speeds do you guys get? __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

11-08-08, 12:06 PM	#2
chunkytfg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I average about 16.5mph over 30-50 miles and i'm 23stone

11-08-08, 12:07 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Thats pretty good going Matt My last few longer rides. 21 miles, 1hr 21 mins, 15.8mph average 22.9 miles 1hr 31 mins, 16.2 mph average 20.8 miles 1hr 17 mins, 16mph average I can climb OK, just need work on pushing myself faster on the flats to push my average speed up. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-08-08, 01:32 PM	#4
Filipe M. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Usually 14 mph on a rigid tail mountain bike with huge knobblies on it (45 psi), so I guess that's not too bad. Which reminds me I need to take a look at my rear axle, it's a bit wobbly at the moment...

11-08-08, 02:14 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: The Cycling Thread No idea. 50 mins to do 11.3 miles.

11-08-08, 03:49 PM	#8
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread i go whoosh gonna go whoosh on it tonight too. playing cards in the spokes, spokey dokeys, i'm gonna do bunny hops an everyfing init

11-08-08, 04:26 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: The Cycling Thread My hero

11-08-08, 04:38 PM	#10
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Top speed is better! I managed 50mph on a downhill once. I used to average about 13.5 as a kid (14yr old) :d Last edited by rob13; 11-08-08 at 04:43 PM.

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