What is the fastest speed you have cycled ??

[TheJDog]

at 100kph you must be really tucked in? I bet if you sat up you would get blown off the bike!

Not as much as you'd think, it was really steep. The worst bit was I was following my friend, maybe 15 yards between us, and a girl on a motorbike decided to pass me, plant herself in the gap, and then hit the brakes for a corner coming up. I thought my number had come up.

 

[Dave7]

38mph, down a hill coming home from the pub near Bangor, Gwynedd - after a few whiskies too, so I deserve double points,

After a few whiskies???? ae you sure it wasn't 83mph

 

[Andywinds]

Yes I bet. 45mph is more than enough for me! Unless it's a really straight flat downhill section and the sun is out and no wind and rain.

Not as much as you'd think, it was really steep. The worst bit was I was following my friend, maybe 15 yards between us, and a girl on a motorbike decided to pass me, plant herself in the gap, and then hit the brakes for a corner coming up. I thought my number had come up.

 

[User16625]

50mph in the Brecon Beacons. First time I tried to go that fast I only managed 49mph which sucked but I got there in the end.

 

[steve50]

Today, personal best, 36.7 mph down Freeschool lane, halifax.

 

[bpsmith]

50.3mph this year, down Cefn Bryn in the Gower. Regularly hit mid 40's around here though. There's a hill whichever way you ride.

 

[classic33]

Today, personal best, 36.7 mph down Freeschool lane, halifax.

Past the Infirmary?

 

[steve50]

Past the Infirmary?

Yep. though it's not a hospital anymore, private apartments now.

 

[claudbutler]

Put in cyclist drafting on you tube complete nutters

 

[nickyboy]

I've hit 55 mph locally a few times, namely Woodhead and Chunal. Topped 60 in North Wales coming into Betsw-y-coed and on Snaefell.

Not done much recently as I'm usually commuting on the fixed, and things get messy after 33mph.

You inspired me to have a look at my fastest speeds down the local descents, all of which you'll know

Leek Road (to Buxton) 50
Woodhead (East) 50
Peep O'Day (to Hayfield) 50
Fernilee 50
Snake (East) 50
Snake (West) 51
Holme Moss (to Glossop) 52
Chunal (to Glossop) 53
Holme Moss (to Holmefirth) 56

I needed a decent tailwind to hit those numbers though. Funny how these descents at 45mph feel easy and safe but up above 50 they start to feel a bit dodgy. I suspect there isn't much difference coming off at 45 v 50

 

[Jimidh]

50.6 mph down Alpe D'Huez last month - awesome feeling. Could have gone faster but there were too many cars to pass.

 

[Doyleyburger]

50.3mph this year, down Cefn Bryn in the Gower. Regularly hit mid 40's around here though. There's a hill whichever way you ride.

Might pass each other one of these days perhaps

 

[Caskman]

Just looking at a response from my post re' the Lake District (someone reached over 40 mph down Wrynose Pass)......it reminded me of when I cycled the Horseshoe Pass (North Wales) when I was 16 years old (52 years ago........NO FEAR at that age). My mate had a 'gizmo' for speed & distance that showed up to 40 mph and the needle was way over the top !!
Nowadays......as soon as I reach 25 mph the brakes go on as I see danger now (potholes etc.) that somehow never existed back then .
Got me wondering.............what crazy speeds have others reached and lived to tell the tale

A shade over 40mph and couldn't see much cos my eyes were streaming with tears from the wind.
Some of the speeds posted are impressive, I cannot imagine me ever going that fast, wouldn't trust my brakes or ability.

 

[ACS]

52 mph from the ski station to the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel.

On the same stretch of road I once managed 17mph into a stiff head wind. Oh the joys of Audax riding

 

[bpsmith]

Might pass each other one of these days perhaps

Quite possibly. Where do you usually ride?