It seems like September is the month for breaking world speed records! First we had the record for the World’s Fastest Production Car broken at 255.83 MPH. Now the world speed record on a mountain bike has been broken, at 130.7 MPH!!!
As reported by Wired News, 33 year old Markus Stoeckl headed down a 45 degree, snowy slope in the Chilean Alps. Yes, that means he broke this record on snow. How he managed to stop at the end remains a mystery, and sources say he is unlikely to the world how he worked that particular piece of magic.
For those of you who haven’t been that fast, 130.7 MPH is REALLY fast. Thats right about the speed that my Miata tops out at. Actually, thats about the speed that most cars top out at. Hell, my Sentra probably won’t even go that fast! Now add that he’s doing it on bicycle tires with a colorful Darth Vader helmet on and I think you get the larger picture…
on September 30, 2007 at 6:49 am Henry wrote:
Are bicycle tires that scarey when you consider the tire treadpatch to weight ratio? Also, his Red Bull helmet is amazing!
– Henry
on September 30, 2007 at 9:43 am Noah wrote:
Yes, yes they are.