World Record Cycling Attempt (1962)

Germany. C/U French cycle racer Jose Feiffret sweeping section of German autobahn, near Freiburg, where he will attempt to beat his own world speed record over one kilometre. Feiffret making last minute adjustments to his bike his huge chainwheel catches the eye. Various tracking shots as he rides behind a windshield fitted behind a 330 SL Mercedes on his record attempt down Autobahn. Due to adverse conditions he does not break record but attains very high speed. MS. As Feiffret comes to halt and