"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Mont Ventoux

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GuitarWizard
05-10-07, 06:53 PM
Think Lance could've climbed it this fast? :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFL3-OM9jOE&NR=1

Not exactly cycling-related, but since we probably have our fair share of speed freaks, you guys will love this.

DrPete
05-10-07, 07:10 PM
He didn't go to the top--whatupwiddat?
blanqui
05-10-07, 07:14 PM
He didn't go to the top--whatupwiddat?
The shifter broke!

CastIron
05-10-07, 07:43 PM
That would be entertaining. Any clue as to the speeds?
garysol1
05-10-07, 07:50 PM
That was very cool. Thanks for the vid. If you look close you can see the chalk art on the road.
1slowbastard
05-10-07, 07:51 PM
That would be entertaining. Any clue as to the speeds?

It ranged from fast to damn fast.
fly:yes/land:no
05-10-07, 08:10 PM
so weird. i just watched this earlier today for the first time. you probably picked up my trail, somewhere around the cypress's highlands rr and the 1982 tandems.
bdcheung
05-10-07, 08:24 PM
jesus christ. that was an amazing show of driving skill!
bdcheung
05-10-07, 08:25 PM
That would be entertaining. Any clue as to the speeds?

I'm guessing fast, but not fastest. Seems like he peaked 6th (?) gear a few times, my guess is the ratios were designed for the climb so his top speed wasn't that high. I'll bet his final drive gear could have been higher, though I think if it was he may have ended up off the edge.
EventServices
05-10-07, 10:42 PM
Too much wind up top to go to the summit, I'm guessing.

Right where he stopped is where it opens up, and the winds can be nasty.