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Re: Bicycle/Motor Vehicle Accidents

Andrew Rich (74031.1360@compuserve.com)
Tue, 27 Aug 1996 12:50:42 -0400 (EDT)

The following is an excerpt from Accident Reconstruction for Bicycle-involved Traffic Collisions written by W.R. Rusty Haight and Jerry J. Eubanks. Both Mr. Eubanks and Mr. Haight are instructor's for Texas A M's Engineering Extension Service. They write:

Usually 'normal' casual riding pedal rates fall in the area of 50 to 80 rpm. The rpm rate can go as high as 100-110 rpm and higher for racing cyclists. Experienced racing cyclists can often achieve rates as high as 160-175 rpm but not usually for prolonged periods.

Hope this helps. For more info contact Ed Phillips. It seems he may have more in depth information.
Andrew Rich
74031.1360@compuserve.com


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