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Nothing is more exhilarating than testing out your car to see what it can do speed wise. We all know the kind of danger inherent in doing this, but we do it anyway. But what about testing the limits of your bike and by proxy yourself? It's a much safer proposition.

Fancy yourself a long distance bike rider? Ever wondered how fast and how far you can go on a bike? Some people are capable of riding a bike a speeds comparable to a car. The current land bike speed record is nearly 160 mph! I'm not suggesting you'll be able to do that, but it might be fun to see how fast you can ride. This is a great number to have if your planning a long distance journey by bike. By knowing which speed you can average, you will know how far you'll be able to travel and at what constant speed.

The process is simple but you'll need the help of a friend. You'll need to buy an affordable Sports Radar Gun such as the SpeedTrac X or the Bushnell Speedster II. Now, plan a route that takes you around your block or a similar small area. Have your friend stand stationary with the Radar Gun. Then, well, ride. But don't ride at a sprint, ride at a rate you can expect yourself to ride on a long distance trip. Have your friend write down your speed every time you ride by him. Do this for about an hour.

Then, do some simple math. Add up all the readings written down from the Radar Gun and divide by the total number of measurements. This will give you your average speed. Once you have the measurement, you should be able to estimate how far and how fast you will be able to go in a day on a long distance bike journey. You will also have to take into account what you think your capable of.

Once, you're done with that, hop back on the bike and see how fast you can really go. Remember to have fun and be safe!