It of course depends on several factors such as the road gradient, the quality of the asphalt and the length of the road bike tour you have chosen. And whether you are a beginner, advanced or a true road bike professional. For racing bike beginners an average speed of 20 to 25 km/h on flat roads is a good guideline. Tirol's Ötztal, the unrivaled "nation on two wheels", is an Eldorado for racing cyclists who want to move forward quickly. The local bike schools and expert guides will show you how to achieve top speed on a road bike.