The cyclist who reached 183.9 mph
Pedaling a bike fast enough to outrun a commercial jet taking off sounds like a cartoon gag, but it's pure physics. In 2018, Korenek rode a custom carbon-fiber bike behind a highly modified dragster equipped with a giant windshield. Drafting in the car's slipstream removed all wind resistance, allowing her to hit 183.9 mph using purely the insane power of her own thighs.

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