On 9/18/2018 6:13 PM, Andy wrote:
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:10:23 PM UTC-5, Andy wrote:
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 4:09:26 PM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
A new world record:

https://www.bikeworldnews.com/2018/0...-speed-record/


I do not find that believable.

History of motor-paced records
Main article: Motor-paced racing

Motor pacing is a type of human-powered record where a pace vehicle is modified by adding a tail fairing to keep the wind off the cyclist who is riding behind it. This type of record was invented by Charles "Mile-a-Minute Murphy" who drafted a train to set a 96 km/h (60 mph) record at end of the 19th century. A mile of plywood sheets was attached to the railroad ties, so Charles would have a smooth surface riding behind the train.[17][18]


Yes and Murphy cheated death that day, being pulled up into
the train car at he very last second. We all grew up with
Jose Meiffret's adventures:
http://capovelo.com/historic-footage...d-record-1952/

and of course John Howard's 1980s attempts. But this, I
think, is truly a step beyond. Hats off to her!



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