How Fast Is Bicycle Speed Record?

Denise Mueller-Korenek hit 296 km/h on a bicycle in 2018 — drafting behind a dragster on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The slipstream eliminated air resistance entirely, allowing her to pedal at speeds normally reserved for cars.

The bike speed record is 296 km/h — set by drafting behind a dragster, eliminating air resistance entirely.

• Faster than the autobahn cruise
• Drafted behind a dragster