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03.06.2025
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01.04.2025
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01.04.2025
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Penny Farthing, One Hour - Current world record
1. The greatest distance covered on a penny-farthing bicycle in one hour were 38.17 km [23 mi 1260 yd] by Frederick J. Osmond (UK), achieved on 15 July 1891 at the Herne Hill track. The record remained unbroken for more than 100 years.

 
 
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