Originally Posted by Spuds McDoogle
So far no one in the USA has been able to go faster than than 28.36 mph on a Stock recumbent in a 50 lap race.
The time for the 50 and 100 lap race in 2003 for Northbrook was the fastest ever.
100 lap time 40:07.86 - 35.58 MPH Ave. Warren Beauchamp Streamliner
50 lap time - 25:10.351 - 28.36 MPH Ave. * Rick Gritters Stock
Kilo 1:08.24 1997 Sean Costin Streamliner
Kilo 1:09.06 2002 Frank Geyer Stock
I believe the original question was, What was the fastest you've ever ridden your bent? I'm pretty sure we're not talking about racing here. My speed was achieved in a short distance about a half mile down a mild 4 or 5% grade.
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