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Originally Posted by CurtEgerer
I'm a Jens fan, but I think Wiggins TT World Championship today is far more impressive. 47K course in 56 minutes at 50.083KPH average. On a road course. With 2 climbs.  |
It certainly seems more impressive but the reality is that it is exceptionally difficult to maintain a steady but high wattage for an hour. At least on the road there are variations in pressure on the pedals including some short moments of respite.
Don't get me wrong, Wiggo is a champion who seems able to win anything he puts his mind to.
Eddy Merckx even said that the hour record was one of the hardest things he ever did.
Jens is one of the true greats, an old school mind in current times.