Shot in the Dark

While Bike Commuting Is Fun…

…I can see where things could improve even more:

Sam Whittingham is the fastest cyclist on the planet, having pedaled his sleek recumbent bicycle to a stunning 82.3 mph to claim the world record for a human-powered vehicle.

The bike-builder from British Columbia bested his previous record of 81.02 mph during a picture-perfect run through the desert during the World Human Powered Speed Challenge outside Battle Mountain, Nevada.

“On the one hand, it’s terrifying, but also completely exhilarating, Whittingham, who’s won the competition every year since its inception six years ago, told the Vancouver Sun after taking home the $26,748 deciMach Prize for Human-Powered Speed. “It’s like going down the steepest hill you can find on your bike, but you get to do that all the time.”

That bike plus Ramsey Hill = world of fun/hurt/whatever.

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2 responses to “While Bike Commuting Is Fun…”

  1. Bike Bubba Avatar
    Bike Bubba

    I’m looking through some of those bikes–the winner came in at about 60 lbs. You might want to get up a head of steam before heading up Ramsey Hill!

    And if they’re doing 80mph+ on the highway, it makes me wonder what they could do at Bonneville…..

  2. Dog Gone Avatar
    Dog Gone

    I think about you bike-commuting on some of those extremely windy days Mitch, and cross my fingers thinking good thoughts your way, especially with the high temps and humidity.

    Too bad you can’t invent some sort of bicycle ‘sail’ to take maximum advantage of any tail wind after a long day’s ride, especially up hills.

    Ride safe, and enjoy these end of summer days!

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