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Do you think this chart is correct and what are your personal thoughts? I have been passed by lots of people whom I think are 65 or older doing 15 mph plus.
Average cycling speed by age: A Detailed Analysis | Decline Magazine
Average cycling speed by age
I don’t know about the average speed, it’s a MTB ‘zine so maybe it’s trail riding speed. Reduction of FTP, at least in % terms might be right. Most of what I’ve seen says on average you get about a 10% reduction in FTP for every 5 years after age 40. So a cyclist that’s 4w/kg at age 40, in theory would be 2w/kg at age 65. Note over a long enough timeframe everyone’s FTP and average speed eventually goes to zero. 💀