Every bicyclist has to overcome wind resistance.
Most recreational bicycles in which the rider sits up have very poor aerodynamics. While newer bicycles are being designed with better aerodynamics in mind, the human body is simply not well designed to slice through the air. Bicycle racers are aware of the problem of wind resistance and over the years have developed techniques for reducing it. At that time he traveled faster than the fastest automobile. Notice the large windscreen on the train in front of him which greatly reduced wind resistance.