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> Accelerating a pedal-powered bike by 135kph / 83mph is a stunning accomplishment. I am flabbergasted that you don't see that as something notable. I just don
by DoofusOfDeath 8y ago
> Accelerating a pedal-powered bike by 135kph / 83mph is a stunning accomplishment. I am flabbergasted that you don't see that as something notable.
I just don't know either way. I would imagine it comes down to how much time or distance she had to accomplish that acceleration.
Because without significant wind resistance, and with appropriate gearing ratios on the bike, honestly I just don't know what else would be physically demanding.
- tomglynch 8y agoShe's a world champion athlete. You're seriously underestimating her physical prowess.
- rainforest 8y ago> As Holbrook accelerates, the cyclist will push 700 watts for more than a minute to stay inside the draft pocket behind the dragster’s fairing. That’s about what a Tour de France sprinter produces in the final minute of a stage. From https://www.wired.com/story/denise-mueller-korenek-bike-speed-record-168-mph https://www.wired.com/story/denise-mueller-korenek-bike-spee... - 700W over a minute is very physically demanding.