Riding bike to work?

Question

Going about 7 miles, about how long would that take? steady pase. not stoping, I'v read that the average speed on bicycle is 12 miles an hr.

Answer 1

On flat road you can even average 20 or more.  I would say with practice you can go 14mph, so it would take you around half an hour.  The first time you do it, you might start out an hour or more before starting time so you can make sure you have the best route and see how long it will take.

Answer 2

Give yourself an hour. Check your watch to see what the actual time is.

As you cycle everyday, see if you get any faster. Check your time everyday.

Don't try to set a record speed, though. You don't want to be sweaty and exausted by the time you get to work.

Answer 3

I would have to disagree with most of the answers. You should try to stay closer to 15 mph on clear, flat roads. And you can definately go 7 miles in less than an hour!

Answer 4

12 mph would be the average on an uninterrupted stretch.   Boogying thru town, you would average less.   I'd agree that you should allow yourself about an hour until you can time it and find out for yourself.

Answer 5

Yeah, I agree with bruisin - I ride 8 miles and even when I started I was easily getting to 12mph - even with hills and stoplights, whatever.

Of course it will depend on the route you have to take.

In just under a year I increased my average to 16 mph including stops and hills - and I'm no super athlete.  Of course I like to hit it pretty hard these days and I can get 18-20mph - I do have a shower waiting for me at work though.

Yeah 45 minutes tops- an hour if you want to stop for coffee, look at squirells and birds and sing songs on the way - or not even break a little sweat.

Answer 6

yea thats totally do-able, go for it you'll love it!