Cycling Speed Calculator

Calculate and analyze your cycling performance metrics with our free tool.

How To Use This Calculator

Our Cycling Speed Calculator helps you analyze your riding performance like professional coaches and analysts. Here's how to get started:

  1. Quick Start: Select one of our pre-loaded ride examples to see how the calculator works
  2. Custom Analysis: Enter your own ride data including distance, duration, and elevation gain
  3. Review Results: See calculated performance metrics including speed, power estimates, and climbing rates
  4. Compare Rides: Use the tool multiple times to compare different rides or track your progress over time

Example Ride Comparison

Ride TypeDistanceAvg SpeedElevationPower Est.Effort Level
Flat Terrain - High Intensity40 km32.0 km/h150 m210 WHigh
Hilly Route - Climbing Focus35 km22.5 km/h850 m235 WVery High
Long Distance - Endurance120 km25.3 km/h1200 m175 WModerate

Understanding the Key Metrics

  • Average Speed: Your overall speed for the entire ride (helps compare overall performance)
  • Power Output: Estimated watts based on speed, weight, and elevation (measures riding intensity)
  • Climbing Speed: How quickly you gain elevation (measures climbing ability)
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio: Watts per kilogram (key performance indicator for cyclists)
  • Calories Burned: Estimated energy expenditure based on duration and intensity

Our calculator helps cyclists of all levels track their performance using similar metrics to those used by professional teams and coaches.