127.243 MPH José Meiffret

1962 Here is José. You have to give it to the French man  for creating this crazy type of sport or challenge. Quite an good machinist was needed to make that fine beauty back in the 1960's.

 

First off let just say these blogs are to just breifly provide a little snap shot into the lives of some of these great men who pioneered the whole HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE science and risked their lives to do so. Allot could be said about José Meiffret although this is just an introduction.

 

Here is quote from a note José Meiffret kept in his pocket when he attempted to break records.

 

"In case of fatal accident, I beg of the spectators not to feel sorry for me. I am a poor man, an orphan since the age of eleven, and I have suffered much. Death holds no terror for me. This record attempt is my way of expressing myself. If the doctors can do no more for me, please bury me by the side of the road where I have fallen."

Thats right it's a 130 tooth chain ring with super bling mounted in the weight saving cut outs.

 

Ok check out a quick movie about José Meiffret:

 

.http://www.ina.fr/video/CPF04007546/cent-quatre-vingt-six-kilometres-a-l-heure-a-bicyclette-video.html