Thread: Speed difference in a peloton
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Old 06-22-06 | 07:33 AM
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Given its a road race, terrain will affect things a lot. However in general in a Cat 5 race: zero to 27mph in the first few hundred yards; Maintain 27mph for 5-10 minutes; Slow to 22mph; Chase down attack at 30 mph, slow to 21mph. Repeat 7-8 times; Slow to 16mph; Chase down attacks at 30mph....
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