French cyclist José Meiffret during his world record-breaking attempt in 1962...
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On July 19, 1962, Meiffret set a motor-paced speed record of 204.73 km/h (127.243 mph) on a German autobahn. He achieved this speed by drafting behind a modified Mercedes-Benz 300SL.
The bicycle… pic.twitter.com/BDXbDsN4uO