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05-05.-2005, 05:07 AM
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Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
I was wondering if 18-20 MPH on a Gravel Trail is good?
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06-05.-2005, 01:20 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
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Yeah, there's a lot of times on gravel roads I would love to see 18 on the computer! |
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09-05.-2005, 03:25 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
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Yeah, I'd say that this was a great average speed, for me anyway! |
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10-05.-2005, 08:33 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
18-20 mph would be pretty good on asphalt for a mountain bike, never mind a gravel road.
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14-05.-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
I just got back from a 17 mile ride (50% gravel and 50% paved) on my MTBike. I had an average of 14.9 mph. I was not pushing it but even if I was, I doubt I could have averaged 18 mph. Great job!!
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07-06.-2005, 07:01 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
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I would say that 18-20 MPH average speed is awesome...I rode 32 miles on my MTB between 2 days (16 each) and on the first day I averaged 15.2 and the other was 14.9. I thought those were decent speeds...
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20-07.-2005, 08:17 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
That is awesome, but it was 18 or 20.
That ten percent is ticking me off. |
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21-07.-2005, 05:23 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
It is good, but there are variables...was it flat, downhill, uphill, etc...On a flat gravel road with no obstructions that would be about average for an experienced cyclist...on a hilly or otherwise obstructed trail that's excellent and worthy of racing... you have to average speed over various terrain, flat,down,and steepness grade ...then compare your results to previous runs to get an accurate picture. All depends on what your goals for the ride are. Me personally, on the razors edge is where I like it
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15-09.-2005, 03:37 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
From Triathelete.com Katy trail posts
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So IMHO Keeping a 18-20mph on a Crushed limestone Katy trail would require extraordinate training. Gordon |
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18-09.-2005, 01:56 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
That is a good clip on the flat
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26-09.-2005, 02:56 PM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
18-20mph would probably make you a professional....the winner of the Chequamagon 40 this year averaged 19.1mph
http://www.peaktiming.com/2005Chequ...00&divid=110000 All I could muster was 11.1... |
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26-09.-2005, 05:00 PM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
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29-10.-2005, 03:18 PM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
18-20 MPH on a Gravel Trail is good, its hard to say if its mostly flat and down hill you should be doing that good and better. Some of the sand and dirt trails around here I only average 10 - 12 mph and feel good about it.
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21-02.-2006, 05:07 PM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
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Very good speed, but u forgot to say how much km or miles you spend on that trail.
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09-03.-2006, 10:17 AM
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Re: Whats a good average speed on an MTB?
Even with slicks on pavement, that's mighty quick!
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