There’s no denying it, Mark Cavendish and Chris Hoy are cycling legends. And admit it - at least part of you would love some of their sprinting prowess.
Of course, few of us have the talent, let alone the thighs, to hit 40mph without the help of either a very steep downhill or an engine. But that’s not to say we can’t dream, make the best of what we’ve got and spend hours in front of the mirror practising our finish line salute.
Types of sprinter
Mark Cavendish and Chris Hoy are both super-fast, but they’re super-fast in different ways. Hoy, for instance, is awesome from a standing start. The track sprinting he excelled at is due to explosive power, muscle strength and co-ordination.
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In events such as Hoy’s speciality, the kilo, the key facets are a good start and an ability to maintain the effort without fatiguing excessively. This type of sprinter doesn’t necessarily have a great need for endurance.
Consider yourself a Hoy-esque sprinter if you’re always beating your mates, or other commuters, away from the lights, or are a fast starter in the evening 10.
Although Cav races on the track, he’s now firmly established as the world’s best road-race sprinter. He can complete hours in the saddle, yet still generate a maximal effort.
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