The 40 mph sprint. (video)

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04-15-07 | 09:49 AM

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One of these days I'll do one with a 25-30mph lead out sprint. Doing it from 0 takes a lot out of a guy.

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04-15-07 | 09:58 AM

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best I can get is around 37.5ish. I wonder if higher altitude really makes a noticeable difference...

I'm guessing he got the 40.5 off his cyclometer, not off the car mph.

04-15-07 | 09:58 AM

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Great job, but I sure wouldn't want to be riding right in front of a driver who is driving while videotaping at 40 mph.

04-15-07 | 10:02 AM

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I did a 43mph sprint yesterday.

mmkay. So I was "sprinting" downhill.

04-15-07 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stea1thviper

my sprint watts/kg is upper cat3/lower cat2 and i max out at around 36mph on what i think is a fairly flat and windless stretch, starting from a dead stop. so, im going to say that an actual 40mph sprint is not as easy as some would think.

I don't race and I'm a fairly middling rider. I have hit sprints in the 32mph - 35mph range at the end of a long ride on a fairly flat road near home (but then again I was a sprinter in high school). So maybe a 40 mph is easier for certain people? Sprinting is easy for me, endurance? I have very little to speak of and I cannot sustain speed over long distances. And I'm positive I'm not even a CAT 5 racer.

Now, of course over the next few weeks I am going to try and see how fast I can go after a good warmup :-)

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04-15-07 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baiskeli

Now, of course over the next few weeks I am going to try and see how fast I can go after a good warmup :-)

This is key. Next time I do this, it'll be at the END of my ride.

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04-15-07 | 10:09 AM

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This is key. Next time I do this, it'll be at the END of my ride.

Definitely. When I go riding my legs don't wake up until 30-45 minutes into the ride. Good video B.T.W

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04-15-07 | 10:12 AM

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I've been riding regularly for 3-4 years now and consider myself a pretty strong rider. I still don't think I can sprint far above 30mph in calm air. With a tailwind....maybe.

My max sprint speed was 36mph. Once again the usual Internet hyperbole kicks into overdrive. 40mph is well over 120rpm in a 50x12 and I pretty much never use my 12 these days.

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04-15-07 | 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TehArrow

a max speed shot of a speedo would be a better proof... as cars are off like 5% and he wasn't riding with you.. he was chasing.. which means he could be accelerating towards you making you only have a 35-39 mph sprint which would make you a wussy. I won't talk though... Last time I checked I sprint at 34

Agreed, but it was still a really cool video and i hope more people do the same. Had fun watching it!

04-15-07 | 10:51 AM

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That was a lot of work to prove nothing. LOL

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04-15-07 | 11:24 AM

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That entertained me more than most of the drivel that comes out of Hollywood for millions of dollars.

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04-15-07 | 11:39 AM

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Anybody can do 40 mph.

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04-15-07 | 12:01 PM

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04-15-07 | 12:15 PM

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Cool video. Was that the same tune as was coming through the earbuds? Who is it?

04-15-07 | 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanf

Anybody can do 40 mph.

I can't

04-15-07 | 12:28 PM

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From: The Alta Loma area of Rancho Cucamonga. About 45 miles east of Los Angeles, California. Uphill, downhill and across hill riding; not too level!

I was disturbed by the fact that the person pacing you was trying to film you and the car's speedometer while driving.

I am glad there were no other cars around and I am glad you didn't have to stop/crash suddenly.

04-15-07 | 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dial_tone

My max sprint speed was 36mph. Once again the usual Internet hyperbole kicks into overdrive. That's well over 120rpm in a 50x12 and I pretty much never use my 12 these days.

You can say that again. One guy posts a cool video, and 18 guys chime in about how easy it is (some facetious, some not).

A buddy of mine wants to go to a compact crank too, good to know 36 mph is still possible (with the motor spinning hard.

04-15-07 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl

I can't

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04-15-07 | 01:35 PM

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Or 3.

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04-15-07 | 01:44 PM

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loved that video. great job.

04-15-07 | 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio

Or 3.

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04-15-07 | 02:00 PM

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Cypress, That was a great video. I love everything cypress. I rather watch you than a pro.

04-15-07 | 02:14 PM

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Cypress, That was a great video. I love everything cypress. I rather watch you than a pro.

Ryan, we will be flying Cypress out to Michigan unless you call off the duel.

Are you still up for the challenge? What's your plan?

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04-15-07 | 02:16 PM

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Cypress, That was a great video. I love everything cypress. I rather watch you than a pro.

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04-15-07 | 02:18 PM

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My speedometer shows about 4-5 miles higher than my actual speed. ..... According the those police department radar speed signs they set up along the road now & then. It said I was going 40, and my speedo showed almost 45. You have to factor in car tire size, tire pressure blah blah

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