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[justplugit]

That sounds about right Spence, your staying in good shape.
Can't believe, but it's true, the professionals ride an average flat, up and down in the mid 30's with an average cadence of mid to high 130's.
Rode for 40 years, before spandex and gel seats, , and gave it up because of 3 close calls in the last year.
Way to dangerous, drivers in a hurry, drinking, drugging and worst of all cell phones, texting. Be careful out there, we want you to be around for the conservative sweep.

[spence]

Originally Posted by justplugit

That sounds about right Spence, your staying in good shape.

I'm a fat ass right now, those numbers were from a year or two ago when I wasn't even exactly in great shape cycling wise. Rode for the first time this year just this week, I had to hunt for a cycling top that fit

Can't believe, but it's true, the professionals ride an average flat, up and down in the mid 30's with an average cadence of mid to high 130's.

Pro's can ride incredibly fast when they want. A cadence of 130 would be a high sprint, average for most pro's and fast recs is more around 90-100. In shape or not I usually ride at 100 unless I'm out of the saddle...

It's awesome to see the stages at the Tour where the top teams are cranking the pace up to 40 in the closing KM and guys in the high 40's during the sprints...

-spence