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Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - mikebw - 07-26-2006
"In 1985, the fastest bicyclist was clocked at 154 mph."
Wow, I bet that one left a mark...
heh, get it- clocked? ahh. ha. ugh...
Re: Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - M A V I C - 07-26-2006
hehe.
I think bicyclists have traveled MUCH faster than that. Seems like most of the tour de france riders have to take a plane.
Re: Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - jdc - 07-26-2006
it was some french guy going down a glacier -- totally aerodynamic setup and custom bike
if i remember right he did take a pretty big spill -- couldnt find anything via google (dunno how thats possible...)
Re: Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - mikebw - 07-26-2006
hehe, those crazy French, they sure know how to run.
Re: Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - N-OS X-tasy! - 07-26-2006
[quote jdc]it was some french guy going down a glacier -- totally aerodynamic setup and custom bike
if i remember right he did take a pretty big spill -- couldnt find anything via google (dunno how thats possible...)
I saw that video sometime within the last few months -- that dude was rippin' down that hill...
Re: Snapple "Real Fact" #152 - Drew - 07-26-2006
Here's how it's done on flat ground.
http://www.canosoarus.com/08LSRbicycle/LSR%20Bike01.htm