Cycling race time predictor

The Bike machine.

The Driftline time machine accurately predicts potential cycling race times for everyone regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. You can also use it manually by adjusting only two parameters, the max speed, and the endurance. Click to fix one known race time and continue to move the sliders until you find a good fit.

Max speed30.0 mph
Endurance50%
Weight170 lbs
Efficiency0.75

Time trials

DistanceTimeSpeed (mph)Power (watts)Relative power (watts/lbs)
100 miles--------
50 miles4:35:4610.9320.19
25 miles2:07:1411.8380.23
10 miles45:5013.1480.28
5 miles21:0814.2580.34
100 km5:51:3910.6310.18
50 km2:42:0711.5360.21
40 km2:06:2511.8380.23
30 km1:31:4412.2410.24
25 km1:14:5212.4430.25
20 km58:2312.8460.27
15 km42:2213.2490.29
10 km26:5713.8550.32

Threshold power

ThresholdZoneSpeed (mph)Power (watts)
V0Zone 14.37
V0.5Zone 26.412
V1Zone 38.620
V1.5Zone 410.731
FTP12.342
V2Zone 512.946

The wattage is calculated assuming optimal conditions, such as a flat course at sea-level, asphalt surface, low-wind, dry weather, slick tires, oiled chain, aerodynamic biking position, and 17.5 lbs bike and gear.