Gravity biking is a sport involving riding specially adaptedbicycles down steep hills at high speeds.[1] It is popular in theUnited States,Thailand,Brazil,Italy andColombia.[2]
At an official event in 2017, Cedric Touchette (CAN) reached a speed of 126.31 km/h (78.48 mph), which was considered a world record.[3][4]
Unofficial racing on open roads is risky, and since 2018 isbanned in the town ofLa Ceja inAntioquia, Colombia after a series of deaths and serious injuries.[5] In February 2023, infobae reported that 35 gravity bikers had died in Antioquia[6] and in September 2024, 20 death were reported for the last few months.[7] The bikers often wear little or no protective gear or helmets during descent although they can reach speeds of up to 120km/h.[8]
The "International Gravity Sports Association" used to organize gravity bike competitions from 2002 to 2019, but no longer holds sanctioned Gravity Bike races.[9][10]
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