I remember an article about a "land speed" bicycle run where smooth boards
were lain between the tracks of the 100 MPH New York Central passenger train
around 1903. To minimize the air resistance, the bicycle rider peddled
directly behind the observation car of the moving train---don't remember the
speed the biker reached but I think it was about 70 MPH.
Lance
> In a message dated 12/19/03 11:47:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> hoxiepoo@cox.net writes:
>
> > List -
> >
> > Has anyone spotted the supposed "Land Speed Schwinn Bicycle" on eBay?
I
> > think this example is a wee bit old to have set the record recently
behind a
> > modified land racer. Besides - the gear was about pizza-size on that
bike -
> > wasn't it?
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2211950896
> >
> > Later, folks - Chris Pile aka aircap
>
> If it did any racing it was on a board track pre 1910 I'd guess. Bob in
> connecticut
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