Know your limits: Race Across America, etc.

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  • http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2010/04/16

    Don't know if anyone on here listens to Radio Lab - its a really interesting radio show from NY that looks at science.

    This episode is all about physical limits, and has quite a bit about cycling.

    I especially like the Serbian Soldier who wins the Race Across America, and half way through due to sleep deprivation, he starts hallucinating that he is being chased by Mujaheddin on horse-back with rifles, and his crew supports this hallucination getting him to ride really fast.

    So much of it seems to be about the way you think. Its amazing to hear the descriptions of some of the competitors

    Generally an interesting show though, well worth a listen!

  • Aaah, The Race Across America, the bike ride that gave rise to the medical condition of Shermerneck.

    It would seem that your neck has a limit of how long it can hold you head up without rest.

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