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General Category => Freewheeling => Velo Fixe => Topic started by: Jonah on 05 October, 2011, 02:25:02 pm

Title: 1001 Miglia
Post by: Jonah on 05 October, 2011, 02:25:02 pm

Has anyone completed this ride on fixed wheel?  If so it would be great to hear how you got on.  I have just checked the '1001 Miglia' site for the 2012 edition - whilst the challenge appears most exciting, I do notice that many sections of the ride are classifieded as 'very difficult'.  I would be most interested to know how this Italian 'Tap difficulty classification' translates

Title: Re: 1001 Miglia
Post by: LittleWheelsandBig on 05 October, 2011, 03:13:01 pm

Teethgrinder did in 2010, as did a couple of Germans. It was impressive watching him climb seated at about 40 rpm, steady as a rock.

Title: Re: 1001 Miglia
Post by: zigzag on 05 October, 2011, 09:09:19 pm

it's a hard ride, with proper climbs and descents (unlike french or british ones). certainly doable on fixed but you would miss out on those breathtaking descents - and many of them. TG is the best man to speak to :).

Title: Re: 1001 Miglia
Post by: Jonah on 10 October, 2011, 06:51:23 pm

Bellissimo - I will register on the 15th

Title: Re: 1001 Miglia
Post by: zigzag on 10 October, 2011, 07:08:55 pm

Quote from: LittleWheelsandBig on 05 October, 2011, 03:13:01 pm

Teethgrinder did in 2010 <...> It was impressive watching him climb seated at about 40 rpm, steady as a rock.

the man legend in action :)

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