Originally Posted by nayr497
Wait, 52 mph. Is that true? I don't even know what my top speed is, but I think it is low 40s. Has anyone else around here hit that on a bicycle? That has to feel pretty wild, and I imagine going down at the speed would not be good for the body or brain.
the peloton was going over 40 at times on the flat champs elisse today. 60+ is no problem on a hill.
get on a road bike, find a long, high grade descent where you can really get going. shift into 52x12 and pedal away. pretty much anyone will hit 40 easily.