The greatest Goldsprinter ever?

Talk about a stud, Manfred has held seven Guinness world records for roller racing related cycling. He has won over 80 roller races most of these between 1983 and 1990, in June1984 he won six events (and six bikes) in one month!

Manfred Nuescheler beats Olympic Champion Pascal Richard in a 500m roller race.

Manfred’s Amazing Records:

1. Sustained power of 1020 watts average over one minute to power 100 electric razors (13 May 1991)
2. Maximum peak power 2378 watts for 3 seconds to power 200 energy saving light bulbs (22 March 1995)
3. 14.36 seconds for 500 metres, average speed 126kph / 78mph, maximum speed 133 kmh /83mph
4. on the CYCLUS 2 Recordtrainer Gear ratio 54×12 / 121.5″ (15 August 1997)
5. 32.48 seconds for 1000m average speed 111kph / 69mph, maximum speed 119 kmh /74mph
6. on the CYCLUS 2 Recordtrainer Gear ratio 54×12 / 121.5″ (8 August 1997)
7. Cadence record 271 RPM on 170mm cranks (9 March 1990)
8. Absolute speed record on a standard bike164.1 kmh / 102 mph 54 x 11 gear (16 September 2000)
9. Acceleration 0-100kmh in 1.7 seconds 52 x 13 gear (28 March 1990)

Courtesy of goldsprint.com