Haven’t we all thought of running a business with our best friend? Starting a business with your friends as co-founders can be extremely exciting and can even fetch rewards. Two friends in France have not only created something extraordinary together but have also been rewarded for it. Recently, Nicolas Barrioz and David Peyrou have been honoured by the Guinness World Record (GWR) for creating the world’s tallest rideable bicycle.
Nicolas Barrioz and David Peyrou have called their creation ‘Starbike’, which is 25 feet, 5 inches tall, breaking all the previous records. One of the most interesting parts of their creation was the idea, which started during a pub conversation before they turned it into reality. The idea for this sky-high bicycle was soon fueled by their enthusiasm and dedication as they embarked on a five-year journey to create it.
They dedicated almost two years just to the construction of the bicycle. With all their hard work and efforts, ‘Starbike’ was given the title of the world’s tallest rideable bicycle.
As per the Guinness World Records, the tyres were given by Michelin for free. This happened after David and Nicolas unveiled the world’s tallest rideable bicycle in Clermont-Ferrand, where the headquarters of the company is located. In a video posted by GWR, David rode the bicycle unassisted over a 100-metre distance to earn the title of the world’s tallest bicycle.
The bike was ridden at a speed of 15-20 km/hr, which turned out to be an important factor in maintaining the stability of the bike. Talking about the material of the bicycle, is made from alloys, steel, and wood, mostly obtained from recycled furniture.
Nicolas and David are now considering breaking another world record by building the smallest rideable bicycle.
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