Cuban man rides 18-ft tall bike

How would you feel about riding an 18ft-high bicycle?

It wouldn't be my idea of a good time, but it seems some people really enjoy the thrill of jumping on a massive two-wheeler.

Cuban Felix Guirola is hoping his creation can get into the Guinness World Records book.

"I've never been much of a cyclist, but I really like riding tall bikes. I don't know if this interests Cubans, but it interests me. This is my hobby," he added.

Mr Guirola started building bike bikes back in the 1980s and initially it was to raise money for his disabled sister.

Regardless of whether or not his 18-ft effort is declared the tallest bike in the world, he already has a plan to construct a 39-ft one.

It requires the help of three men for Mr Guirola to be able to get on the bike and I reckon this would get really annoying after a while.

Posted by Simon Williams