Edit: Thanks Eric for the link that addressed my questions/concerns.

Imo, rail guns and gravity couches are far more feasible and that technology does exist today. I hope we develop something before the Kessler syndrome (when space junk in orbit is so prevalent it's impossible to avoid and constantly increasing, like in "Gravity") makes orbiting or leaving earth impossible. That day is approaching quickly.

Thanks for the promote Eric

Well, so far 7 comments here and much like the video there is no comment about the obvious punchline in the video. OK, I see eric snuck one in.

What's a word for 2 different things but are examples of each other? Little help there @newtboy?

*ban Good call Eric.

Thanks Eric. Same here, I have yet to see the movie and this clip is a great promo.

Damnit! I waited and watched last night for 45 mins and they aborted. Then I go and sleep through it today. Thanks for recording this, eric.

Not a happy outcome, unfortunately: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/victim-tadoussac-ferry-crash-identified-eric-belec-1.5188874

Thanks for the ping, @eric3579.

@MicrowaveMeShow - Sounds like some kind of bug has sprung to life. We'll investigate. Meanwhile, please review the info Eric linked and consider that you will be violating our posting guidelines if you are submitting to promote content, and you will be banned and your video discarded.

It's amazing how many worlds there are on earth. The only lilly pad in the pond. The aliens we're looking for are all right here. Cleverly disguised as humans. One language is all that's needed.

Welcome to the Mos Eisley Cantina. Welcome to the Hotel California. Welcome to the machine. Welcome to OZ. Welcome to Hollywood.

Nice find eric. Phone home dude.

Thank you, eric!

If the record is 99.9% due to the equipment, give it to the engineer, not the ballast. ;-)
Eric Barone hit 141 on his own with some downhill, but no tow, no draft. That's more impressive to me, but still largely a function of his equipment.
I've never topped 40 without a draft or hill, and I used to ride 25-30 miles a day.

The fastest unassisted human powered bicycle speed is 89.5 mph. That record I can accept without an asterisk.

Edit: using that full faring recumbent bike and the dragster tow in/draft the dragster would always be the limiting factor, not the bike rider. The tow has to do with making it possible, wind resistance is the limiting factor on bicycles, but even without any getting up to that speed using human power is not possible. She needed fresh legs to keep up for under one minute under optimal conditions.
I think pro riders don't go for this record because they don't see it as a legitimate riding record, just a dangerous equipment test.

Yeah, not coming back. Just found out one of my dogs has epilepsy.. seizures... As much as I'd love you kick your butt ant, you are welcome to be the new #1 =) Tho I am rooting for eric!

Thank you Eric. You're one of 2 people that I knew would come through for me. But enough about newt.

Thank you Eric. May you live forever and may the last voice you hear be mine.