How long does it take to cycle across Australia?

Thirty-five-year-old Dave Alley completed the gruelling challenge in 37 days, 20 hours and 45 minutes, pedalling more than 377 kilometres a day – nearly double the average stage length of the Tour de France.

What is the world record of cycling distance?

7,031 miles
Guinness World Record holder Mark Beaumont (UK) rode 7,031 miles (11,315.29 km) between 2 and 31 July 2017, travelling from Paris to Jerramungup, Western Australia.

How far did Mark Beaumont cycling around the world?

18,000-mile
He holds the record for cycling round the world, completing his 18,000-mile (29,000 km) route on 18 September 2017, having taken less than 79 days. On 18 February 2010 Beaumont completed a quest to cycle the Americas, cycling from Anchorage, Alaska, US to Ushuaia in Southern Argentina, for a BBC Television series.

Who cycled around Australia?

The fastest time to cycle around Australia is 37 days, 1 hour and 18 minutes and was achieved by Reid Anderton (Australia) who cycled 14,178 km (8,809.78 miles) from 10 March to 15 April 2013.

Can you go 40 mph on a bike?

Most cyclists can achieve 10-12 mph average very quickly with limited training. Reasonable experience, medium (say 40 miles): average around 16-19 mph. Quite competent club rider, some regular training likely, medium-long distances (say 50-60 miles): 20-24 mph.

What is the fastest anyone has ever gone on a bicycle?

World Record: Woman Rides Bicycle To 183.9 MPH Denise Mueller-Korenek, 45, has become the fastest human ever to ride a bicycle over open ground, racing in the draft provided by a dragster.

How long to cycle Lands End to John O Groats?

10 to 14 days
Land’s End to John o’ Groats is the traversal of the whole length of the island of Great Britain between two extremities, in the southwest and northeast. The traditional distance by road is 874 miles (1,407 km) and takes most cyclists 10 to 14 days; the record for running the route is nine days.

Can you cycle around Australia?

Australia isn’t just a country, it’s an entire continent! To cycle Australia in its entirety would require at least a year at a quick pace. Deserts, thousands of miles of ocean coastline, world class vineyards and much, much more are contained within its borders.

Can you cycle across the world?

To make it a round-the-world cycling trip, the Guinness World Records state that: You can go from east to west or west to east, but the journey should be continuous in one direction. The minimum distance ridden should be 29,000km (18,000 miles).

How many Australians ride bikes each week?

Despite this, more than 4 million Australians – 17.4 per cent of the population – ride a bike for recreation or transport each week. Children still have the highest participation rates and cycling is growing in popularity among middle-aged men.

Who was Australia’s first cycling Superstar?

‘Oppy’ – later Sir Hubert Opperman, a federal minister of the Menzies era – was Australia’s first cycling superstar, and he became the face of Malvern Star. He first won the Australian Road Cycling Championship in 1924, then again in ’26, ’27 and ’29, while also making a name for himself internationally.

Who were the largest bicycle builders in Australia?

By the turn of the century, however, Speedwell bikes were in full production and Bennett and Wood soon had to move to larger premises in Market Street. By 1911 they had grown to fill three buildings and were sponsoring the annual Speedwell Cup and advertising themselves as “Australia’s largest bicycle builders”.

Which regions have the highest levels of cycling participation?

Children still have the highest participation rates and cycling is growing in popularity among middle-aged men. Unexpectedly, the Northern Territory is right up there with the highest geographic numbers, challenging the stereotype of sedentary beer guzzlers.