I just got a few more recent issues of Cycling, but the format is too wide for my scanner. So, just a few photos. The issue is September 7, 1985, and the article is on Dave LeGrys attempt to break the world cycling speed record. Included are a few photos of past record attempts and holders.
More on cycle speed records here and a complete list of holders here.
Dutch cyclist Fred Rompelberg is the current record holder at 167 mph.
As always, click the image for the full-size version.
Jose Meiffret’s enormous Specialities TA chainwheel (more). He set a record of 127.243 mi/h with this 130 tooth ring in 1962:
Meiffret behind a pace car, though not for his record bid, which was done behind a Mercedes-Benz:
Dr. Allan Abbott, after breaking the world record in 1973. 140.5 mph is fast on a bike.
LeGrys crossover drive:
