Velodrome.Shop - Your Pursuit Time Calculator

Input Data

Pursuit Distance

Select the event distance. Enter the sustainable power appropriate for that pursuit distance.

Sustainable Power (W)

Enter the power you expect to sustain once up to pursuit speed. This is used to model your flying-lap pace.

Rider Weight (kg)

Aerodynamic Position / CdA

Estimated Pursuit Position

A ready-reckoner estimate only. Rider size, position, equipment and clothing can materially change actual CdA.

Current Gear Ratio (chainring/sprocket)

Optional. Used to estimate cadence at your predicted speed.

Target Cadence (rpm)

Target Opening 250 m (seconds) (optional)

Enter your planned first-lap split. Leave blank to use the calculator estimate of one flying lap plus 7.0 seconds.

Velodrome

Choose your velodrome and the calculator will use its stored air-density value.

Tyre

Choose your tyre and the calculator will use its stored rolling-resistance value.

Predicted 4 km Pursuit Time: --:--

Average Race Speed: -- km/h

Flying Speed: -- km/h

CdA Used: --

Lap Splits (250m): --

Cadence Range: -- rpm

Suggested Gear Ratio: --

Estimated Cadence at Entered Gear: --

Enter your values and calculate to see your estimated pursuit time.

Calculate your pursuit to compare a standard lubricated chain with a race-prepared waxed chain.