What is the average speed of a race cyclist?

Question

What is the average speed of a race cyclist?

Answer 1

The winner at a 30 mile race last week averaged 22mph

Answer 2

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Answer 3

On a 'racer' bike I had as a student I did have a speedometer fitted which I later removed as it rubbing on the tyre slowed it down! the average speed on a dual carriageway - safe from side traffic & motorists I found was 40mph. In built up the most could safely manage was 20 as idiots give way when in traffic & from blind side traffic cuts straight across you! Had a car literally drive up my back wheel at a roundabout!