Unicycle top speed

Unicycle@aol.com
Thu, 30 Mar 1995 03:19:50 -0500

>Speaking of speed, I wonder. Is the world's top uni speed 52 kmh ridden
>by Floyd crandal on his Big Wheel? John Foss should know the answer
>to that. Perjhaps we need (or do we have) and an ftpable file with
>uni records?

>Regards, Jack Halpern

I'm sorry, but I can't put my hands on my information, but the only
'unlimited' speed record for unicycles was one set by Floyd BEATTIE in 1986.
He rode his brand new 45" big wheel through a 200 meter speed trap set up by
the IHPVA (International Human Powered Vehicle Association) at one of their
meets in Indianapolis. His speed was equal to about 22 or 23 mph. Even at
the time, he said with practice he could do better. Any takers?

John Foss, president
International Unicycling Federation
unicycle@aol.com