Don't know if this has been done on STW - a search for Penny Farthing reveals nothing.
This guy needs his head examining. But kudos to him. One hell of a challenge
https://www.strava.com/athletes/345262
People rode the things around the world well over 100 years ago - not that big a deal really 😉
I passed him on Tuesday. Going at a decent pace so he was.
It's those big wheels, innit? Make you faster - less rolling resistance.
Ha - my brother said he drove past a man on penny fathing last week in the north west. I didnt believe him! ops!
Makes LEJOG come alive so it does.
Do Penny Farthings have brakes? 😯
They are fixies, aren't they?
There's always someone that takes it that bit further [url= http://calloftheroad.smugmug.com/Site-files/Current-Journey ]World tour[/url]
Do Penny Farthings have brakes?
Yes, it's just not usually a good idea to use them 😀
Very ordinary.
The outfit doesn't fit the bike... 😆
Big KUDOS to the guy!