GO FASTER WITH THE ‘SPEED UP WITH CADEX’ CYCLING TRAINING PLAN

Want to ride faster and feel stronger? Learn how smart training, better technique, and the right gear can boost your speed, efficiency, and confidence on every ride.

What’s a “good” average cycling speed - and how can you make yours faster? Whether you’re a weekend rider or chasing watts on ROUVY, this guide breaks down what really affects your speed, from fitness and aerodynamics to smart training sessions that turn every pedal stroke into progress.

Pedalling efficiency is the quiet upgrade most riders overlook. A few simple cadence drills can smooth your stroke, reduce wasted energy and make every ride feel faster and easier - indoors or out.

When cyclists talk about getting faster, aerodynamics often sounds like something reserved for pros, wind tunnels and marginal gains. In reality, the way air flows around you affects every ride. Understanding it can change how you think about speed.

Cycling cadence is how fast you pedal, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). It's a highly individual metric that shifts with the rider, the terrain and the intensity of the effort – which is why there's no single ideal number to chase. This guide explains what cadence is, what counts as a good cadence for cycling and how to find the RPM range that suits you, with a cadence chart for every riding situation plus drills you can do on your smart trainer.