Originally Posted by
terrapin44
In my case, it was actually 42. 42 mph -- going down a huge hill. I do not ever plan to go that fast on a bicycle again - at least not without a suit of armour on.
I think it's just a matter of getting used to it Terrapin. My daily commute starts off down a 3/4 mile hill where I hit 42 mph without pedaling if I tuck, and a out 39 or 40 if I don't tuck. It doesn't feel fast at all anymore. My biggest fear is people pulling out of driveways or side streets, because they misjudge my speed. One day someone pulled out from a side street, and instead of slamming on the brakes I just pulled out passed them on the left...not real smart on my part but one of those things you just do in the moment.