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In 1961, the world witnessed one of the most extreme feats ever recorded in cycling. French cyclist José Meiffret reached an astonishing 204.788 km/h (127.3 mph)—a speed that still sounds unreal today.
Meiffret had already set a previous record of 186.625 km/h, but he wanted more. After an entire winter of preparation, he built a custom bicycle designed purely for speed: a reinforced frame, wooden wheels, and a massive 175-tooth front chainring paired with a 17-tooth cog, allowing the bike to travel about 16 meters per pedal stroke.
To overcome air resistance, Meiffret rode in the slipstream of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, coordinating with the driver via megaphone as speeds climbed to terrifying levels. On his second attempt, he covered the final kilometer in just 17.58 seconds, sealing one of the most dangerous and daring records in cycling history.
It remains a powerful reminder of how far human ambition—and courage—can push the limits of physics on two wheels.
In 1961, the world witnessed one of the most extreme feats ever recorded in cycling. French cyclist José Meiffret reached an astonishing 204.788 km/h (127.3 mph)—a speed that still sounds unreal today.
Meiffret had already set a previous record of 186.625 km/h, but he wanted more. After an entire winter of preparation, he built a custom bicycle designed purely for speed: a reinforced frame, wooden wheels, and a massive 175-tooth front chainring paired with a 17-tooth cog, allowing the bike to travel about 16 meters per pedal stroke.
To overcome air resistance, Meiffret rode in the slipstream of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, coordinating with the driver via megaphone as speeds climbed to terrifying levels. On his second attempt, he covered the final kilometer in just 17.58 seconds, sealing one of the most dangerous and daring records in cycling history.
It remains a powerful reminder of how far human ambition—and courage—can push the limits of physics on two wheels.
