Aerodynamic Bike Goes 250mph

Aerodynamic Bike Goes 250mph

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Professional cyclist Bruce Bereford aims to break the speed record for a pushbike, targeting speeds faster than a Ferrari. He is training in Norfolk and plans to attempt the record in Australia. His bike, costing £1,000,000 to develop, features advanced materials like carbon and Kevlar, and is designed with precision. The current record is 152 mph, and Bruce's main challenge is finding a car fast enough to pace him.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bruce Bereford's main goal in his upcoming record attempt?

To win an Olympic gold medal

To break the sound barrier

To cycle faster than a Ferrari

To travel around the world

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does Bruce's bike have to reduce friction?

Hydraulic brakes

Magnetic wheels

Solar panels

Ceramic bearings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used in the construction of Bruce's bike?

Titanium

Carbon from fighter jets

Plastic

Aluminum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current speed record for a pushbike that Bruce aims to break?

100 miles per hour

152 miles per hour

200 miles per hour

180 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bruce's main challenge in his record attempt?

Finding a suitable location

Building a faster bike

Finding a car fast enough to pace him

Training for endurance