SplinterBike
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On September 16, 2010, during the Tour of Britain, Michael Thompson (a veteran wood joiner) suggested to his friend James Tully (an amateur cyclist) that he could make a 100% wooden bicycle. James responded by saying that if Michael would build it, he would ride it.[4]
To consolidate these bold statements the two made a £1 bet.[3]
100% Wooden Bicycle Land Speed Record
On August 18, 2011 Thompson and Tully set the 100% Wooden Bicycle Land Speed Record with an average speed of 11.3 MPH (18.2 km/h).[5] Because this was the first 100% wooden bicycle, all they needed was a successful run to measure the speed.
Due to the use of a soft running track and mechanical failure, James was not able to drive the bike to higher speeds.
