Markus Stoeckl just broke the World Speed Record for series mountain bikes, hitting an incredible 130.7mph (more than 210kmh). Read that again. 131 miles per hour on a mountain bike! He devastated the previous record by 14 mph. It took place on a 2000m stretch at a 45 degree run in the Chilean Alps picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The V150 trainset reached 574,8 km/h at kilometre point 191 on the new East European LGV high-speed line, in France, at 13h13, exceeding by 59,5 km/h the previous world rail speed record, set in 1990. picked by studio 2 years ago

The use of speed bumps is widespread around the world, and they are most commonly found where prevailing vehicle speeds are expected to be low. Although speed bumps are very effective in keeping vehicle speed down, their use is sometimes controversial as they can cause noise and possibly vehicle damage if taken at too great a speed. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE SPEED BUMP IN THE WORLD picked by urkeee 11 months ago

A Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, smashed the world ice speed record last week, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland. picked by Studio 2 years ago

"A bike registered with NBR can be identified by police and returned to you instead of being sold at an auction." picked by Gammerus 1 year ago

A group of researchers led by the University of Tokyo has broken internet speed records - twice in two days. Operators of the high-speed Internet2 network announced today that the researchers on December 30 sent data at 7.67 gigabits per second, using standard communications protocols. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A Beaverton student eerily predicted the deadly dangers cyclists potentially face as he penned a column for his school paper entitled “Please don’t run me over” just a year before being hit and killed by a Tri-Met bus. picked by muppet 8 months ago

Thirty minutes to cross the Channel -- by sea. An unusual design allows the Hydroptère, as it is called, to rise up on “wings” so that instead of ploughing through the waves it glides over them. picked by hisidea 1 year ago

Bike commuter Dan Schuller narrowly avoided going down with the Minneapolis I-35 bridge a little over a year ago. What he decided to do next makes him a hero. picked by bluenutria 2 months ago

Called the Smart Cycle, the bike plugs into the television so users can watch interactive games. Manufacturer Fisher-Price said the stationary bike would help tackle inactivity amongst children. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The makers of The Matrix to start filming Speed Racer next year.

"Here he comes. Here comes Speed Racer." picked by Alton 2 years ago

With emotions ranging from pure adrenaline, blinding speed and motion blur to more subtle interpretations of this round's theme, the photographers have certainly put some serious effort into this. picked by Bandit 1 year ago

Bike maker Craig Calfee has found a way to grow bicycle frames in a field, with sunlight and water.

He makes them out of bamboo. picked by Nateebiinature 2 weeks ago

Hmm - not sure about this one!

A seat might be a good addition for downhill resting.

Couldn't upload a pic of the bike, option vanished, thanks to anybody that can change the pic! picked by topofall 2 weeks ago

A man who admitted having sex with a bicycle in a Scottish hotel has been placed on the sex offenders' register for breach of the peace. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

For those not familiar with portable-urban travel: that's a bicycle. In fact, it's one of several bicycles wedged inside this "Bike Dispenser" created by the Dutch-based design agency, Springtime. Watch video. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago