The world's longest bike is as long as half a New York City block

A dutch cycling group is in for the long haul, literally.

Members of organization Mijl Van Mares Werkploeg secured themselves a place in the Guinness World Records 2016 when they broke the record for the longest bicycle in the world. But there's an even longer bike waiting to nab the record.

Mijl Van Mares Werkploeg's bike stretches to 117 feet, 5 inches, which is almost as long as half a New York City block (20 blocks equals a mile).

Both ends of the bike are linked with several aluminum trusses, which are used for concert lighting and are stable enough that the frame doesn't sag. It takes two people to really get this baby going — one in the front to steer and one in the back to pedal. Read more...