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Recumbent cyclist sets new human-powered world speed record at 85.71 MPH | Gizmag

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 4:35pm

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Aboard an enclosed recumbent bicycle in Nevada today, Canadian Todd Reichart has claimed the world record for human powered speed. The annual World Human Powered Speed Challenge draws cyclists from around the world seeking to push the limits of pedal-powered motion, but it was the 33-year-old who left the competition in his wake to clock a top speed of 85.71 mph (137.9 km/h).

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Recumbent cyclist sets new human-powered world speed record at 85.71 MPH | Gizmag

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