Originally Posted by abeyance
Some track cyclists can maintain that kind of spin for a few seconds. In three lap races where positioning and all out acceleration, a low gear is necessary. I beleive Ekimov used to jump the front of a pack with a mile or so to go, spinning 180 plus the whole time. Insanity.... pedaling three times a second
I pulled 180 for about 4 seconds one time. I can sustain 150-160 for a little while (nowhere near a mile, though...) The trick is to feel the rhythm. I actually "ta-ta-ta ta-ta-ta" out loud when i get into the high RPM.
I felt like my face was going to pop.