Originally Posted by
Critical Jeff
Why do you think these bikes are ridden on the track?
Because of rules based on convention. Otherwise the records would be set by people riding geared recumbents.
Originally Posted by
RichPugh
It's kinda like saying running on a treadmill is easier than running on a real road because the momentum of the rolling treadmill helps move your legs.
Because the treadmill draws energy from the electrical cord plugged into the wall, not because of momentum.