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07-06.-2006, 01:21 PM
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What are the average sprint speeds for cat 4/5 riders?
I want to know the gap between the high and low end riders. When cat 4/5 rider sprint, usually what speed in mph can they get up to? And how about Cat 1/2 riders? This is assuming it is on flat land, no aerobar....basically a criterium setting when people are sprinting for the finish line.
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07-06.-2006, 01:52 PM
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Re: What are the average sprint speeds for cat 4/5 riders?
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07-06.-2006, 04:51 PM
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Re: What are the average sprint speeds for cat 4/5 riders?
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Generally 35-40mph sometimes slower... it depends on the situation... cat 1/2 would be slightly faster. But it is totally dependant on many things: wind, grade, field size/skill/competitiveness, length, breakaway or no, and on and on... do some races and you will see for yourself. |
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07-06.-2006, 08:51 PM
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Re: What are the average sprint speeds for cat 4/5 riders?
 Cat5s do 35-40 mph on flat ground riding alone?Looks like I have some work to do before my first race.... Quote:
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07-06.-2006, 08:57 PM
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Re: What are the average sprint speeds for cat 4/5 riders?
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On a flat pack sprint for the line, those in the final selection will go as fast as the lead rider, who is usually a ringer. Again it depends on your local region and how deep the competition pool is... I remember doing a 1/2/3 race in WV and placing 6th, but it was only because the level of competition there was much lower than in PA/MD/VA/DE where I did most of my racing. Besides, I thought you were skipping right to Cat 3?  |
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