The sail effect is an interesting phenomenon in cycling aerodynamics where, if the wind is coming at the bike from an angle rather than head-on, it can actually decrease the aerodynamic drag of the ...

Within the cycling realm, "to Everest" involves riding up and down the same mountain until your ascents total the elevation of Mt. Everest—8,848 meters. After a new cycling "Everesting" record was set ...

In 2022, the Tour de France hit its fastest average speed of the modern era at a startling 42.03kph. It's hardly an outlier, with records across Cobbled Classics, multi-day stage races and all number ...

Discover the real average cycling speed on Strava and see how your rides compare to thousands of cyclists worldwide.