Strava reveals 2014 cycling data
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Key statistics
- Average distance per ride is 25 miles for men, average ride distance for women is 21 miles
- Average speed for male UK cyclists is 14mph, female UK cyclists is 12mph
- Average commuting speed for cyclists in London is 16mph (moving speed)
- Some hills in Yorkshire saw a 280% increase in activity during "Tour Fever"
Bike Radar reports that Strava users completed about 1.7 billion miles in the saddle over the past 12 months, clocking about 75.7 million rides, including 96,000 century rides (covering 100 miles or more), and a total elevation gain of 86.9 billion feet.
Whilst Strava does collect data worldwide, the past year's most interesting figures emerged from the UK, where users in London, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle have been most actively posting their ride data. Cambridgeshire was home to the fastest rides in the UK, with the average rider recording 16 miles per hour.
A ranking of the most active counties in the UK placed London at the top of the list, where the average bicycle commute was 38 minutes long.
Simon Klima, UK Country Manager for Strava, commented; "We launched the 2014 Strava Story to showcase personal achievements as a key element of Strava's ethos, but it's been equally interesting for us to gather the achievements of the UK Strava community as a whole, and share an insight into their active lives."
He continued, "In the UK in particular, where we had such a huge year for cycling thanks to the Tour de France, and where our running network has continued to expand in 2014, the Strava Story reports have detailed just how active, dedicated and impressive our Strava members are."
Contribute to 2015 data
In 2014 the Cytech Cycling Club was founded, giving qualified technicians the opportunity to battle it out against fellow cyclists in the industry and see how you stack up against your peers.
We know that Cytech qualified technicians often work long hours and finding time to ride and train can be difficult, especially during peak season, so why not get motivated with a bit of friendly competition?
The Cytech Strava cycling club has been created to bring likeminded people in the industry together for a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you're cycling alone.
So, if you're a Cytech qualified technician, looking for a new challenge, join the club today!
You can also keep up to date with the latest leaderboards and updates over on the Cytech Facebook page.
