The highest speed officially recorded for any human-powered vehicle (HPV) on level ground and with calm winds and without external aids (such as motor pacing and wind-blocks, but including a defined amount of gravity assist) is 144.18 km/h (89.59 mph) set in 2016 by Todd Reichert in the Eta Speedbike, a streamlined recumbent bicycle. [12]

As cycling is a diverse activity with vast differences between equipment, disciplines, and terrain, there is no one record that can popularly be considered a benchmark for “fastest cyclist”. The hour record is generally considered the most prestigious, …

2016年5月24日 · Generally the top speed of a road bike is in direct correlation with how much risk the rider is comfortable taking on. On straight, slight downhill grades the heavier cyclist should outpace the lighter cyclist; however, on steep descents with sharp corners, it comes down to bike handling skills and comfort with risk.

2023年12月8日 · The top speed that a bicycle can reach depends on various factors, including the type of bicycle, the power and endurance of the cyclist, the terrain, and wind conditions. On average, a cyclist can reach speeds of around 20-25 miles per …

2024年2月11日 · The top speed of a road bicycle can vary greatly, depending mostly on the rider’s fitness level and the bike’s build. It’s however worth noting that even under optimal conditions with an elite cyclist, the top speed rarely exceeds 40-50 km/h on flat ground.

Professional cyclists can achieve a 45-MPH top speed on a bike using only raw power to propel themselves over the road, facing the wind. Todd Reichert is the world record-holder for unpaced bikes or bicycles that rely only on leg power, setting a top speed of 82.82 MPH.

2024年10月13日 · Any untrained or beginner cyclist should expect to pedal their bike at an average cycling speed of 10 to 14 MPH (miles per hour). Some weeks of strict training could boost this number to 15-20 MPH. And with another few more months of severe conditioning, he can easily reach 25 MPH – or better, 30 MPH – though that might be rare for non ...

2025年2月22日 · Your average cycling speed is most influenced by your fitness and riding position, followed by the type of bike and tires you ride, the terrain, and weather conditions. The simplest way to increase it is to lower your body position (reduce your frontal area and improve your aerodynamics) and improve your fitness .

2024年4月1日 · On average, a cyclist can maintain a speed of 15-20 miles per hour (24-32 kilometers per hour) on flat terrain. This speed can be increased or decreased depending on various factors, such as wind resistance, power output, and gear ratio.

2022年3月19日 · Fastest a human has ever gone on a bike is like 200mph, but that’s totally unrealistic for 99.9999% of cyclists. Pros hit 60mph on descents pretty regularly. 50 is probably a reasonable max for a decent rider on a big hill. You'll also need some absolutely insane gearing.