Other records broken included the greatest distance travelled in one hour with no hands, which was 16.15 miles (26km), and the largest penny farthing race in a velodrome, which comprised of 58 people.

What is billed as the world's only uphill penny farthing race is taking place later in East Sussex. The Beachy Head World Championship Penny Farthing Hill Climb Time Trial sets off on Sunday ...

Enthusiasts of the vintage penny-farthing bicycle model gathered in a park in Prague on Saturday (November 2) showcasing their skills to an audience of intrigued onlookers. Republicans win control ...

People who rode them were called "bicycle jockeys," a term borrowed from horse racing. Whoa ... I've never ridden a penny farthing, but I've always imagined that if I did, the answer would ...