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DJ Shaun 05-11-12 06:13 PM

Commuting speed varies from 20kph to 25kph (moving time only) depending on conditions. Distance varies from 12km to 15km depending on the route.

If I go for a training ride on one of our parkways where there's few stops or traffic lights I can add 5kph to that.

gecho 05-11-12 06:47 PM

My average speed can vary wildly. With a good deal of sand still on the roads I can't safely go full out on my commute route yet, especially when cornering. I was running late today and managed 29kph over 15.2km thanks in part to the wind, despite numerous red lights. I'm generally quite happy with 24-26kph. It takes a huge amount of effort for me to push my commute average up towards 30kph.

MVclyde 05-11-12 06:51 PM

My average is around 15.5 mph for a 22 mile round trip commute. Usually 41 to 45 minutes each way. Total climb is approximately 500 feet with rolling hills (but mostly flat).

andboy 05-14-12 10:20 AM

Normally takes me about 1 hr 30 to do 23 miles. Sometimes I push myself really hard and do it in... 1 hr 20. It's an odd journey. This morning I took it really easy, took me an hour 30... Av moving speed 15mph. This is on a ~38lb 1987 Bianchi Volpe.

If I average 15mph or higher on the entire commute, and it's nice weather, the stars are aligned and I didn't leave work late, i'll stop for a quick beer to rehydrate on the way home!


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