Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - Dunc Grey Lap Record - Rochelle Gilmore

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Kiecker
11-18-05, 09:25 PM
Read here..... 66kph topped at 70kph!!
http://www.holidaykoala.com.au/athletehk/showItem.asp?item=275

*photo from different session
http://www.holidaykoala.com.au/db/writefolder/athletehk/files/gallery/gallery168

Jose R
11-18-05, 11:11 PM
"The DGV speed record is now set at 13.4 seconds for 250m (1 lap) behind a derny. "

Still crazy fast.

And note the training she did:

"I have been slogging my guts out with long slow road miles and a combination of different strength endurance efforts which are also done at a slow pace and I must admit…"
Serendipper
11-20-05, 09:54 AM
Notice how 'normal' her physique is...no huge quads or glutes, just willpower and technique!

velo
11-22-05, 04:27 PM
Rochelle is an endurance rider/roadie. She doesn't need mega power that comes with huge quads or glutes. She set that record on a lot of leg speed, I'm sure.
tbk
11-24-05, 04:35 PM
Notice how 'normal' her physique is...no huge quads or glutes, just willpower and technique!

indeed, compare Vicki Pendleton to other lady sprinters too
Chopper
11-28-05, 11:20 AM
Rochelle is an endurance rider/roadie. She doesn't need mega power that comes with huge quads or glutes. She set that record on a lot of leg speed, I'm sure.

Just a bit of Aussie DNA...

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