How Fast Should I Ride a Recumbent Bike?

  1. Fast Speeds Can Cause Problems

    • By law, a person riding any type of bicycle must follow the same rules as a driver of an automobile. Consequently, a recumbent rider can be found guilty of reckless driving if he operates at speeds that endanger people and property. Riding a recumbent too fast can cause accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 716 bike-related fatalities and 52,000 bike-related injuries in 2008.

    Fast Speeds Can Earn World Records

    • According to Wired.com, a recumbent is the fastest bike made. In 2001, Canadian rider, Sam Whittingham, broke the world's speed record at 81 mph on his recumbent, the Varna Diablo.

    Bottom Line

    • You can ride your recumbent bike as fast as you can pedal, as long as you follow traffic laws and obtain the proper training for faster rides. Who knows? You might even set the next world record.

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