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.
According to one study, the average length of an adult stride was 2.58 feet (31 inches), heel to heel, while for adult women it was only 2.16 feet (26 inches). <br /> <br /> The average even for an individual can vary by habits such as how far you stretch your walk.