Of course, the bicycle alone and the biological limits, the laws of physics do not allow humans to achieve such speeds. But with the help of a trailer, it’s still a very impressive record.
Recently in the Bonneville Salt Flats, USA, which is considered one of the top 10 fastest car roads in the world, that is, there is no maximum speed limit, there was a new record for average speed. The bike’s tank is set.
On a distance of about 5.6km, the special bike of racer Denise Mueller has officially broken the speed record of the previous bicycle. Specifically, her bike reached an average speed of up to 295km/h, surpassing the previous record of 268km/h.
Of course, the car that Mueller used is not a car on the market. It’s essentially a custom version, using 17-inch motorcycle rims and high-speed tires that help lower the vehicle’s center of gravity. The chassis is stretched to the sides and machined by hand, helping to improve stability. Special shock absorbers help to suppress vibrations when traveling at high speed.
The car’s dynamic design makes it possible to move at remarkable speeds.
In addition, the car also has a steering stabilizer, which helps reduce hand shake, one of the possible causes of death for riders at terrible speeds up to nearly 300km/h.
But the structure of the bike is only one part, the most important thing is that the driver Mueller-Korenek had to work very hard to adapt his body to the challenge of cycling at high speed.
Usually, the laws of physics, aerodynamics or biology will always prevent the human body from achieving speeds of up to hundreds of km / h without assistance. So for the first 1.6km, Mueller-Korenek was pulled by a trailer in front by rope.
And here is the scene when Mueller-Korenek is in the back of the race car.
In addition, the car is also equipped with a windshield at the rear to block the wind, making Mueller-Korenek’s performance as favorable as possible. Another advantage to mention is the flat road surface of the Bonneville Salt Flats, so that the car does not encounter shocks, bounces or most dangerously, accidents.
The racing car is equipped with a windscreen at the rear.
This is the actual scene of the show.
The road is wide and very flat.
When the tow truck brought Mueller-Korenek’s bike to the top speed limit, the zipper was cut off and she had to pedal on her own. What is quite surprising is that the speed of the car always remains stable, making Mueller-Korenek’s pedaling after that extremely simple.
If you don’t pay close attention, you will still think the bike is moving at a normal speed. But in fact, the car is rushing away at a very fast speed, even somewhat equal to the trailer in front.
However, after a period of persistently chasing the car in front, Mueller-Korenek was still behind because he could not maintain the original speed.
Readers can follow the test with the fastest bike today below:
See the record for the fastest bike on the planet with a speed of up to 295km-h, on par with a car.