The need for speed
by garry.c.stewart on Sep.26, 2008, under Cycling
And he’s a Canadian as well!
World’s Fastest Cyclist Hits 82.3 MPH | Autopia from Wired.com
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.
