Thread: Downsides to standing and cranking uphill?
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Old 10-10-13 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Long Tom
Yeah, I've often entertained myself by wondering, as I'm proudly chugging up some little bump, just how FAST a pro cyclist would blow by me!
Yesterday on our post-work ride someone made the mistake of pointing out that the pros can average 22mph up a 6% grade.

And we did a 6% average climb yesterday.

And averaged considerably slower than that.
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