Ride Time Calculator — Estimate Total Ride Time

Climbing is modelled with VAM (velocità ascensionale media — your average rate of ascent in metres per hour). Extra climbing time = elevation gain ÷ VAM, added to your flat-distance time. This is the cycling version of Naismith's rule described by Cicerone. The default rate of 4.8 seconds per metre corresponds to a VAM of 750 m/h, typical of a recreational-to-club rider. Strong climbers (VAM ~1000-1500 m/h) climb faster, so set a lower seconds-per-metre value in Advanced; loaded tourers (VAM ~400 m/h) should set a higher one.

Yes, include all planned stops — cafe breaks, photo stops, puncture allowances. A typical cafe stop is 15-30 minutes. Stops are added on top of your moving time and lower your overall average speed but not your moving average.

Enter your typical no-stop average on flat terrain. For recreational riders this is roughly 18-25 km/h; most club riders sit at 25-32 km/h. This figure only covers the horizontal distance — the climbing time is added separately via the VAM model.