José Meiffret (1913–1983, born Boulouris, France) was a cyclist who set a world motor-paced speed record of 204.73 km/h (127.243 mi/h) behind a
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300SL on the German
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on July 19, 1962 at
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Germany. This record was set on a bicycle setup with a 130-tooth chainring, weighing 20 kg and equipped with wooden rims.
José Meiffret
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See also
Cycling records
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References
Bibliography
* Meiffret, José. (1965). ''Mes Rendez-vous avec la Mort''. Flammarion.
External links
A synopsis of José's world record ride
* ttp://www.britishpathe.com/video/motor-paced-cycle-speed-attempt-ends-disaster Motor-Paced Cycle Speed Attempt Ends – Disaster 1952
1913 births
1988 deaths
French male cyclists
People from Saint-Raphaël, Var
Sportspeople from Var (department)
Cyclists from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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