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XmisterIS said:
On some of the climbs it's not just uphill, it's almost vertical!
How fast do pro cyclists go?
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On some of the climbs it's not just uphill, it's almost vertical!
Davidc
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- Somerset UK
They do come back down the mountains - fast!
They are also full time pros, they train a lot more than amateurs can, because that's their job, they're selected as naturally having the right physique for a pro cyclist, and above all they're enthusiasts and put everything they have into it.
A few may take drugs. That's not just a cycling issue.
I'm not that bothered by the actual speeds, team peleton riding distorts those anyway, but I'm quite sure they're going as fast as can be achieved and much faster than I've ever been able to.
They are also full time pros, they train a lot more than amateurs can, because that's their job, they're selected as naturally having the right physique for a pro cyclist, and above all they're enthusiasts and put everything they have into it.
A few may take drugs. That's not just a cycling issue.
I'm not that bothered by the actual speeds, team peleton riding distorts those anyway, but I'm quite sure they're going as fast as can be achieved and much faster than I've ever been able to.
gaz
Cycle Camera TV
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- South Croydon
There is a clip on youtube of a few years back when they were going down a hill at 60mph!
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
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- ...on the slake
This was posted last year and is worth a look if you want to see how to do it properly. 
http://cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=38542&highlight=cancellara
http://cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=38542&highlight=cancellara
I was out with the club a couple of winters ago. It was early winter and I remember I was on my summer lightweight carbon bike. I noted a rider who I did not know wave from the opposite direction and then turn into our chain gang. He was on a cheapish halrfords MTB with 2 panniers and it had hub gears. I then noted he was having no problems keeping up and on one of the hills he came alongside and starting chatting away. By this point, I was near dying, trying to keep with the chain and to think of talking was impossible. Eventually, I got some words out and it transpired he was a pro cyclist; Alex Coutts on his winter sabbatical. He was just cycling into town for some shopping and came across the chain gang. His fitness and speed was significantly higher than any of us. Nice bloke as well - very happy just to chat about the life as a developing pro.
Rhythm Thief
Legendary Member
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- Ross on Wye
That's a good sory. Imagine being able to do that! Puts how fast they must go on "proper" racing bikes into perspective.
Rhythm Thief
Legendary Member
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- Ross on Wye
Nice to hear about a pro cyclist using a bike for everyday things too. I'd imagine that if riding a bike is your job it's difficult to motivate yourself to use one for shopping, etc.
GrasB
Veteran
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- Nr Cambridge
I have it on good authority, from 3 different people, that on one weekend a pro rider lead their weekend 70 mile clubride & they averaged somewhere over 27mph... a good 5mph faster than the normal average.
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
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gavintc said:
that's excellent!
MacB
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threebikesmcginty said:
wouldn't you love to do that, cruise up next to a chaingang, on your knobblies with shopping and all, and just have a chat
