130 mph on a mountain bike?

[Paulus]

Found this from the CTC. It is only short, but

 

[pw2389]

I thought this thread was something to do with Mr Hippo's cycling prowess.

 

[Paulus]

Probably also the 'fall from a bike' speed record holder.

BTW hope it wasn't you who put the recent comments on

No, not me

 

[gavintc]

Incredible - what a run.

 

[CarnageAX]

I want one of those helmets. You could go fastttt wearing that.

 

[stevenb]

I think the fastest wheelie in the world (on a push bike) was done on a mountain bike.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

scareeeeee

 

[mondobongo]

Wow!!!!!

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

Where was it done? It looks like the speed run at Les Arcs.

 

[starseven]

You need to look a couple of films down or click
avoid full susser bikes at 100mph for the best one of these.

Japanese commentary adds to the drama!!!

 

[col]

I remember seeing something similar on tv,an hour long programme i think,it was great to watch,but nooo way would i have a go.

 

[Dayvo]

Wonder what the record for the longest skid-mark is!

 

[spesh]

Wonder what the record for the longest skid-mark is!

About a quarter of a mile on the M1, left by a Jaguar.

 

[Foghat]

About a quarter of a mile on the M1, left by a Jaguar.

Er...I thought it was more like 10km by Spirit of America on Bonneville Salt Flats in the 60s.

 

[spesh]

Depends if we're talking absolute records, or on public roads.

Either way, a change of undergarments was probably in order.