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The cyclist who reached 183.9 mph

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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.

The cyclist who reached 183.9 mph
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