Biker loses wild chase on German motorway

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BERLIN (Reuters) - A British man on a motorcycle hit speeds of up to 145 miles per hour trying to flee German police on a highway before being stopped in a rush hour traffic jam near Frankfurt, police said Thursday.

Police in the western town of Darmstadt said the 42-year-old Briton had evaded officers chasing him by weaving between other cars and hitting speeds well over the limit.

"But he could not shake the officers in pursuit," a police spokesman said. Even though there are no speed limits on parts of German motorways, many sections do have strict limits.

The man was arrested after he got caught in a traffic jam near Frankfurt. Police said he was carrying documents suggesting he was taking part in an illegal race across Europe.

He was later released on a 500-euro bond but his motorcycle was confiscated.

SUCKA!! Does anyone know what this "illegal race across Europe" is? I'm curious to read more about it.