Our Recommendation
Timing yourself over 4 full laps in Central Park (24.4 miles) or 7 full laps in Prospect Park (23.8 miles). Ride at a steady, uninterrupted pace, ideally without traffic lights, stops, or distractions and use your time to estimate your cruising speed.
Use the tables below to find your speed range.This is just a guide. Your comfort, safety, and group riding experience are just as important as your speed.
* Cruising speed refers to the pace you can consistently hold on flat terrain with no wind or interruptions.
This is not the average speed, which is generally 3MPH lower than the cruising speed.
