Originally Posted by
Eric F
While racing in my early-30s, I topped 60mph on a long wide-open downhill, and would regularly hit 40mph in sprints at the end of a race. After 15 years off the bike, I got back to riding at the end of 2019. I've been regaining my comfort at speed, but it's been very slow to return. Approaching 40mph makes me nervous.
40 mph (64kmh) downhill on slightly twisty downhill pavement on the old Bianchi Nyala. My equal half just shook her head
Top speed back in the days (mid 1980s) 80+ kmh on the Nishiki on a road with a few gentle curves.
The SilverStar climb is an the menu .... after the weather gets back to what I consider normal. 18+ km, grade up to 16% with very few relaxing sections in between. Best part? Blasting down on the return trip.
