M5 Carbon Low Racer

"....Pushed to the very limits of his power by the incredible performance of Matt Weaver on Friday night, Sam Whittingham became the first man in history to exceed 80 miles per hour.."

Fuelled by the open stretches of clear open roads, a recumbent becomes an interesting option. Other than the frame, the rest (i.e. shifters, V/disc brakes) are made up of MTB and Road parts (Interesting when you've got spares lying around)

The M5 Low racer (available in full carbon too)

The interest continues if I did not recall wrongly, from my days at the Sports Council... I can clearly crank out 250watts!! Part of the reason for the higher speed: lower wind drag closer on the ground. The recumbent excels in headwind.The slightly 'slower' M5 ShockproofTaiwan made Performer low racer, which is almost a carbon copy of the M5 but for a lot less. Cheaper still if you only get the frame.