Originally Posted by
gsteinb
Given that guys like Cavendish would go out and win track races I'm not certain this is accurate. Also you're underestimating how quick a world class marathoner can turn miles. They do train that distance.
eliud kipchoge - 3:50.40
Pretty sure that's fastest than any high schooler
There are some fast pros. Cavendish, Viviani, Wiggins. Ganna rides for Ineos and is the current 4,000 meter record holder. There are a bunch of riders like this doing cyclocross too.