The average speed on a road bike is between 10-12 mph over flat terrain. By using simple math, it takes an average of about 50 minutes to bike 10 miles at a steady pace. The true duration will vary from cyclist to cyclist, mainly depending on their skill and experience on the craft.
When I first started cycling, to bike 10 miles seemed like a lot. Half the time I was tired. To ride for an extended period was tough. But when I made it, I was very happy with myself. To bike 10 miles, a bit of physical preparation is required, but it is generally a realistic goal for everyone in decent shape and with a good mountain bike or road bike.
However, there are many factors that can alter your cycling speed, some of these are physical, some psychological. some are environmental and some are purely technical. In this article, I´ll take a look at a variety of these factors and fits, so that the next time you go out for a ride, you can pedal toward your goal as fast as you can.