Unconfirmed Speed Record

In a phone interview last week, a new speed record was claimed on descending Catawaba Mountain. The bike was a coaster brake, and quite possibly a JC Higgins. The rider's own speedometer was topped out at 40 - 45 mph. However, while passing a Dodge Dart, the rider was able to look inside to the Dart's dashboard and read that speedometer, which read 65 mph. Since the rider was passing the Dart, with his bicycle, the rider claims a speed of 70 mph during the descent.

It was not clear which side of Catawaba Mountain this majestic feat was accomplished. However, I feel the greater feat in this story is a Dodge Dart traveling 65 mph.