Nonsense, but nice

A mechanic from Wales, Dylan Phillips, 38, is in the news for setting a world record by powering his motorised wheelbarrow at a speed of 84 km/h (52 m/h).  But it was what he had to say about it that really got my attention.

I’ve always just sort of built mad stuff.  I ended up building the wheelbarrow for fun. In a little practice run, messing about, I got 37 mph and then the question got asked if there was a land speed record for it.

So it was just a case of finding out that the record existed and then deciding to actually do something with this idiotic thing that I’d built.

It’s uncomfortable and it’s terrifying. Slowing down is the issue - it's only got brakes at the front.

Touch wood I’ve not come off it or had any mishaps with it, it’s just uncomfortable. It does leave you aching after a couple of runs because it’s got no suspension and it just rattles you to bits.

I feel on top of the world. I mean it’s absolute nonsense really but it’s quite a nice feeling.

Everyone loves it – it’s so stupid. You can’t help but smile when you see it.