40km In 50 Minutes!? We Ride The World's Fastest Bike Course

Riding 25 miles in under 50 minutes was once considered an unbreakable cycling barrier, famously shattered by Alf Engers in 1978. The GCN Super Nerds are teaming up with Conor Dunne as their DS to see if modern aero road bikes, smart training, and live communication are enough to average 30mph on one of the world’s fastest courses. Can they beat the clock, or will the traffic and the uphill finish ruin their attempt?

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - The 30mph Challenge
00:42 - The History of the "50"
02:49 - Secret Weapons: Tech & Comms
04:16 - The Training Test
07:35 - Race Strategy & Safety
10:12 - Bike Check: Is This Cheating?
13:55 - The Challenge Begins
16:42 - The Suffering Starts
20:55 - The Final Drag to the Line
23:50 - Did We Make It?

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A 25-mile time trial in under 50 minutes requires averaging over 30mph! 🚀 What is the fastest average speed you've ever managed to hold for a significant distance? Let us know your stats in the comments! 👇

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