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bluegoose · 04-24-2006, 08:01 PM

I hit 54 going downhill from Carsons Pass during last years Death Ride. And it didn't even take single pedal to get there. Going up, I didn't even notice the grade, as the headwind had caused us all to grind to a near-stop. i seriously think most riders were going between 3-5mph on the way up. Once I hit mid 40's and I was still accelerating I knew I was in trouble, as I didn't feel comfortable with feathering the brakes. At about 50, I hit speed wobbles and just about ruined my shorts. Even a small cross wind would have likely sent me sliding out in a heap of steel and lycra.

Not a pleasant experience, by any stretch of my imagination. Mid40's are fun up to about 45 or 46. After that, no thanks.

A friend of mine hit 65 coming down out of one of the Cache Valley canyons while he was going to USU. Another terrifying experience per his report.

04-24-2006, 08:01 PM	#7
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I hit 54 going downhill from Carsons Pass during last years Death Ride. And it didn't even take single pedal to get there. Going up, I didn't even notice the grade, as the headwind had caused us all to grind to a near-stop. i seriously think most riders were going between 3-5mph on the way up. Once I hit mid 40's and I was still accelerating I knew I was in trouble, as I didn't feel comfortable with feathering the brakes. At about 50, I hit speed wobbles and just about ruined my shorts. Even a small cross wind would have likely sent me sliding out in a heap of steel and lycra. Not a pleasant experience, by any stretch of my imagination. Mid40's are fun up to about 45 or 46. After that, no thanks. A friend of mine hit 65 coming down out of one of the Cache Valley canyons while he was going to USU. Another terrifying experience per his report.