Beginner, short distance (say 10-15 miles): average speed 12 mph. Most cyclists can achieve 10-12 mph average very quickly with limited training. More experienced, short-medium distance (say 20-30 miles): average 15-16 mph. Reasonable experience, medium (say 40 miles): average around 16-19 mph.
Stride length is measured from heel to heel and determines how far you walk with each step. On average, a man's walking stride length is 2.5 feet, or 30 inches, according to Arizona State University Extension. A woman's average stride length is 2.2 feet, or 26.4 inches, reports the school.
Calculating Your Stride Length. Rather than using average stride lengths, if you want to convert your pedometer steps into distance, calculate your actual stride length. Make a mark on the ground and place your toes at the mark. The first step you take is step one.tride length is the distance between the heel strike of the same foot. For walking programs and pedometer measurements, although the measurement is referred to as stride length, it is actually the step length that is used.