UCI hour record

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In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Guardini wins stage one of the Tour of Oman; Boonen frustrated to miss victory but shows Classic form is coming; With high ambitions, Contador and Basso to get season underway Wednesday; World champion Kwiatkowski gunning for repeat victory in Volta ao Algarve; Armstrong lawyers respond […]

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Sarah Storey: Chasing place in history with UCI hour record

In terms of concept, it’s one of the most simple in sport. In terms of effort, it’s one of the most brutal. Cycling’s world hour record requires riders to ride as hard, and as far as possible, in one hour on a track. No tactics, other than pacing strategy. No direct competition, other than the […]

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Rohan Dennis sets new UCI hour record with 52.491 kilometres

Showing excellent form and fine track technique, BMC Racing Team’s Rohan Dennis was successful in his attempt to tackle the UCI hour record on Sunday, smashing the previous record of Matthias Brandle. Dennis covered 52.491 kilometres to go almost 600 metres further than Brandle’s 51.852 kilometres, as had been set on October 30 in the […]

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Pinotti on Dennis’ hour record bid: “The record is within his possibilities”

Speaking prior to Rohan Dennis’ big bid on Sunday to take the UCI world hour record, BMC Racing Team trainer Marco Pinotti has detailed the preparations for the Australian’s attack on the mark and spoken about the obstacles to be overcome. The former professional began the final block of work with Dennis on Saturday after […]

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Dekker will attack hour record on February 25, is curious to see how Dennis will perform beforehand

Making official the date he will attempt to break the UCI world hour record, Thomas Dekker has outlined his plans and confirmed that he will attack the mark later this month. Dekker previously indicated his ambition to set a new world’s best and has now picked February 25 as the date for his attempt. He […]

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Obree on hour record: Bobridge should try again in four or five days

Responding to Jack Bobridge’s unsuccessful attempt on Saturday to take the world hour record, former holder Graeme Obree has urged the Australian to consider trying again. Obree set the hour record twice during the 1990s, first beating it on July 17 1993 in Norway. He was deposed by Chris Boardman but seized it again on […]

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Dowsett forced to postpone hour record attempt as collarbone surgery recovery continues

Nine days after he fractured his collarbone in a training crash, Alex Dowsett and his Movistar Team have confirmed that the rider has been forced to postpone his UCI Hour record attempt scheduled for February 27 in London’s Lee Valley VeloPark. Dowsett crashed last Tuesday. His team announced the news the following day. He underwent […]

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