world hour record

Daily News Digest

In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Kristoff grabs stage one of Driedaagse de Panne; Kristoff gains confidence through manner of his win; Riis says goodbye to Tinkoff-Saxo; unclear if he hopes to continue in cycling; Tinkov on team’s and sport’s future: We need a boring, meticulous manager like Brailsford; Richie Porte: […]

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Dowsett announces plans to try to break Dennis’ world hour record

Having been forced to cancel his initial plan to target the world hour record on February 27 due to a collarbone fracture, Alex Dowsett has now announced a new date for the attempt. The British rider, who is racing with the Movistar team, will attack the record in Manchester on May 2. “I’m thrilled to […]

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Past Olympic and worlds silver medallist Larsson to attack hour record on Saturday

In contrast to the well-publicised build-ups of the other riders who have attacked the world hour record, the Swede Gustav Larsson has announced just four days in advance that he intends to try to break the record on Saturday. The 34 year old will make his attempt at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester as […]

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Updated: Conflicting reports about possible deal between Dekker and Lampre-Merida

Thomas Dekker’s long search for a replacement team may potentially be inching closer to a successful conclusion, with media reports suggesting that he could return to the WorldTour this season. The Dutch rider was not retained by his Garmin-Sharp team after his contract expired at the end of 2014. Left without an alternative squad, he […]

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Storey plays down suggestions of a repeat bid for the world hour record

She made an extremely strong impression in going within 563 metres of equalling the long-standing hour record of Leontien Van Moorsel, but British Paralympian Sarah Storey has ruled out another tilt at the mark. Storey, who covered 45.502 kilometres in Lee Valley VeloPark in London on Saturday, said that once was enough for her, although […]

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Storey clocks up 45.502 kilometres, finishes 563 metres off world record

British rider Sarah Storey came up short in her bid to beat Leontien Van Moorsel’s twelve year world hour record, covering a distance of 45.502 kilometres in Lee Valley VeloPark in London on Saturday and missing out by fractionally over half a kilometre. Riding courageously, the multiple British Paralympic gold medallist dug in as deep […]

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History of the women’s hour record: Sarah Storey battling to join the greats of the sport

It’s a mark that has remained static for over a decade, but Sarah Storey’s decision to post a new chapter in women’s hour record history will secure herself a place alongside some of the world’s top female names if she succeeds in London on Saturday. The 37 year old rider is taking on the athletic […]

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Daily News Digest

In today’s edition of the Daily News Digest: Etixx-QuickStep chasing victory in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne; Rohan Dennis said watching Dekker’s hour record attempt was nerve racking; Bora Argon 18 sets high target for Paris-Roubaix; History of the women’s hour record: Sarah Storey battling to join the greats of the sport; Brajkovic setting in […]

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Rohan Dennis said watching Dekker’s hour record attempt was nerve racking

World hour record holder Rohan Dennis has admitted that he found watching Thomas Dekker’s attempt to set a new mark on Wednesday as being ‘nerve-racking,’ with some tense moments being followed by eventual relief that he still held top slot. The Australian rider set a mark of 52.491 kilometres in Switzerland on February 8. Decker […]

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Daily News Digest

In today’s edition of the Daily News Digest: Dekker unsuccessful in hour record bid; Dennis continues status as quickest rider; UCI protest leads to E3 Harelbeke dropping sexist poster; Synergy Baku team suspends Alexandr Pliuschin after positive test; Rojas Cubero provisionally suspended after positive A sample for clostebol; Martyn Ashton interview: Despite paralysis, goal is […]

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