On 9/18/2018 7:10 PM, 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/


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I do not find that believable.


I believe it.

As I've said before, I suspect the main challenge is maintaining
control. I doubt the power output of the cyclist has to be very high,
because if the front vehicle is properly designed, there will be a
vortex of air over the top that will give the cyclist a constant tailwind.

You can see this by observing someone riding in a convertible car. Their
hair is blown forward, meaning the air hitting them has a higher speed
relative to the ground than the speed of their car.


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