Originally Posted by
Miele Man
Trying for a land speed record with a bicycle without drafting can be quite dangerous too. As evidenced in these attempts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTfu0hjVtzE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-XL2Mzfb5w
At least those two could see where they were going and perhaps have a far beter chance at spotting any hazard than this woman drafting that dragster and thus having virtually no forward vision at all. I can't imagine the consequences had she crashed at those speeds on salt.
Cheers
Looks like the salt is a far more uniform surface than what these guys were trying. No question, though, that what these guys are doing is more a test of handling skills and sheer insanity than athleticism.