How far do professional cyclists ride?

A professional Grand Tour rider (21 stages over 23 days) does around 30000 kilometres per year. Any more could lead to overtraining. But a professional rider in the One Day Classics (Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Milan San Remo, etc) needs to do less than the Grand Tour professional, around 22000 kms.

How far do they ride each day in the Tour de France?

Tour cyclists will complete more than 2,200 miles in 23 days with a mere two days of rest. And cyclists still ride two or three hours on those rest days. That’s more than a century (100-mile) ride per day. A dedicated road cyclist will average 200 to 250 miles per week, well below a Tour rider’s 770 miles.

Do pro cyclists ride every day?

Pro cyclists often ride 20-30 hours a week. Riders training for ultramarathon events may log even more. Fast centuries require occasional training rides of 4 or 5 hours, but other weekly jaunts can be shorter.

What is a good mph for cycling?

The majority of riders can average a speed of about 15 mph on a one hour ride. A good speed for a beginner is 10 mph, but you should be able to get to 15 mph pretty quickly. If you start training every once in a while, you could get your average up to 18 mph, but training on a regular basis could get you to 22 mph.

How many miles a week should I cycle?

Because cycling is a compliant, non-impact sport, we don’t get such a dramatic warning that we’ve reached our mileage limit. But current thinking places it at about 110 to 150 miles per week for people who work for a living.

How many times a week should you cycle?

To keep progressing and improving your fitness, you ideally need to be riding your bike every two-three days, even if it’s just a turbo trainer workout. The minimum you can get away with and still see significant fitness gains is three rides a week.

How many miles should you cycle on a bicycle tour?

If you covered only 30 miles (48 kilometers) on the first day of your bicycle tour, increase that distance on day two to somewhere around 40 miles (64 kilometers). The following day, try to cycle 50 miles (80 kilometers).

Is 5 miles a day too much for a cyclist?

In case you are cycling to prepare for a race or some big event then 5 miles a day will be very easy for you. To challenge your limits and increase your speed we would suggest that you do 10-15 miles a day, and more if you have the fitness level and drive.

How many days do you need to rest when bicycle touring?

If your goal with your bicycle tour is to really enjoy yourself during your travels and take it slow, you might plan in two, three or even four or more days of rest each and every week. Remember: there are no rules with bicycle touring!

Is it possible to ride 10000 miles in a year?

Riding 10,000 miles in a year is no small feat for the amateur cyclist. If eking out a few lunch rides a week takes a toll on your schedule, clocking an average of nearly 200 miles weekly (roughly 27 miles a day) is an intimidating prospect—but it’s not impossible.