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@Momentum
Sounds like fun! This site is interesting if you want to read about fixed TT madness http://www.fixedwheel.co.uk/fixedwheel%20records.htm
A couple of select snippets:
The medium gear (less than 72") 25 mile record is 53.23, which equates to an average cadence of 132 rpm! Which is fucking crazy.
On a wet Saturday evening in 1993, Chris Boardman shattered his own 25 mile competition record on 110" fixed. Riding on a revised version of the H25/13 course based on the A34 at Oxford, his plan was simple. Turn the110" gear at 102 rpm and he would do a 47. Chris being on top form during his build up to the hour record attempt looked rock steady and keeping his heart rate at around 180 bpm made the ride look effortless. Choosing a bike with fixed rather than gears resulted in a 30% reduction in weight, Chris was able to stay well on top of the gear and record a 45-57. After the ride Chris said he thought he would be unable to father anymore children after bouncing all over the saddle on the 2 mile downhill start. Personally I would tell Chris to stop moaning and try riding the medium gear.