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Can You Watch This Giant Bicycle In Action Without Getting Scared?

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:35:19 +0000

A forewarning: if heights aren’t your thing we suggest you look away. A group calling themselves the LABikeCult recently transformed a regular Huffy Beach Cruiser into STOOPIDTALL — a 14.5 foot high single speed coaster that one guy was brave enough to ride throughout the streets of Los Angeles amid a sea of other cyclists. [...]

Here's a Sight — Full-Grown Man Rides an Incredibly Tiny Bicycle

Emerald Catron — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:32:06 +0000

It’s hard to say what’s most incredible about this post. Is it that somebody made a hand-sized bike strong enough to actually transport a full-grown human, or is it the fact that somebody actually managed to ride the thing? Regardless, here it is — a full-sized man riding a tiny, tiny bicycle.Watching the cyclist’s little [...]

Pee-wee Herman and Craigslist Help Man Get Stolen Bike Back

Kathy Landin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:40:48 +0000

As Pee-wee Herman can attest, having your bike stolen is very unpleasant indeed. The same was true of Matt O’Rourke, a man who had his prized ride stolen. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of some concerned citizens (including Pee-wee himself), the story has a happy ending. About a year-and-a-half ago, copywriter Matt O’Rourke’s bike was stolen. [...]

Guy Leaps Speeding Minibike in Single Bound [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:11:10 +0000

One man risks serious injury to his groin and other delicate areas by jumping over a speeding minibike heading straight toward him. Perhaps the most notable thing about the video, however, is how silly his accomplice looks driving around on the tiny two-wheeler. Watch a potentially dangerous minibike stunt below. [via Say OMG]

Bike Riding Robot Is Adorable, Will Likely Enslave Humanity [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:24 +0000

Learning to ride a bike all by yourself is a big step in growing up. For robots, however, it means being getting redesigned as an all new model.

Dr Guero took the Kondo KHR-3HV and upgraded it to ride a bike. Clearly it's only a matter of time before Lil' BikeTron 5000 achieves sentience and enslaves humanity.

Scary Trampling of Mountain Biker by Antelope Buck Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:19:39 +0000

Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle — you never know what accident might befall you. A car could run a stop sign, a pothole could appear seemingly from nowhere, or a charging antelope might run you over. Oh, that last scenario isn’t likely, you say? Tell that to Evan van der Spuy, the [...]

Cyclist Rides One-Wheeled Bike Like a Boss [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:03 +0000

Everybody in China rides bicycles. True, they've been warming up to cars in recent years, but you'll still find far more two-wheelers there than in the US. Decades of relying on bikes has made the Chinese expert cyclists to the point where some can ride on just one wheel. "Do you mean a unicycle?" No, we don't mean a unicycle. Not exactly.

Tricycle Racing at 55 Miles Per Hour [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:00:11 +0000

Tricycle racing is the most fun you can have on three wheels. It's also an easy way to ruin a perfectly good pair of shoes. Filmed in Powder Mountain, Utah by Devin Graham (the same guy who brought the internet the human slingshot), the custom-modified tricycles in this video were equiped with speedometers that recorded the trikes reaching speeds of up to 55 miles per hour.

Ouch! Bike Racer Completely Forgets About Hurdle

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:21:33 +0000

When it comes to traditional forms of bike racing, staying on the bike is rule number one. With Cyclocross on the other hand, dismounting and dodging obstacles is par for the course. While we're sure Cyclocross is tons of fun, from the looks of this video, it can also be pretty painful if, like Joey, you don't see an upcoming hurdle and take a spill on the track.

Don't worry though, Joey was completely fine.