Man reaches 50mph on bike - backwards

[Jazzy]

A video of a cyclist speeding down a wet and winding mountain road - backwards - is going viral online.

The amazing clip shows daredevil Eskil Ronningsbakken sitting backwards on his handlebars at speeds of up to 50mph.

The Norwegian daredevil completed the stunt on the 4.5km road down Trollstigen, an 850m high mountain in Rauma Municipality.

Despite the wet weather, he used no safety equipment apart from a regular cycling helmet, weaving through oncoming traffic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BjfzVToM7MY

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Can you ride a bike backwards?

 

[Nebulous]

Crazy vid! I was expecting him to crash the whole time.

No, I cant do that.

 

[Evil Eye]

No and I'm not going to try either.

Looks like a fun road to go down, though.

 

[JetWing34]

Hmm, I'd make an insurance television commercial out of it.

 

[Jazzy]

Hmm, I'd make an insurance television commercial out of it.

Sounds like a great idea!