Dan Bigham's hour record attempt (and now Ganna)

[rich p]

I don't know if it's worth a thread but currently he's on course if you like seeing someone going round and round a track!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUiHhm2QKLE

 

[T4tomo]

is it me or is there nothing useful on that feed to see where he is against current record?

he is looking super smooth
the commnets down the side sort of help, and Victor Campenaerts appears to be watching
he's a lap up!

 

[rich p]

is it me or is there nothing useful on that feed to see where he is against current record?

Agreed and the commentator only tells you rarely! Nonsense really in a timed attempt

 

[rich p]

20 secs up with 8 minutes to go

 

[rich p]

Beat VC by 500 metres or so. Chapeau

 

[T4tomo]

2.3k of sweat lost
55.548 I think might be new mark

 

[Ming the Merciless]

2.3k of sweat lost
55.548 I think might be new mark

That’s a lot of kilometres of sweat loss

 

[T4tomo]

That’s a lot of kilometres of sweat loss

g

 

[rich p]

Lovely interview!
Thanks to Ineos support he didn't even have to load the dishwasher this week

 

[matticus]

Well I didn't expect that! Always felt he was 2nd Division as a cyclist, but perhaps his aero knowledge was enough to put him ahead of all the other recent aspirants.

Chapeau!

 

[rich p]

Well I didn't expect that! Always felt he was 2nd Division as a cyclist, but perhaps his aero knowledge was enough to put him ahead of all the other recent aspirants.

Chapeau!

His wattage was way less than the previous holders, apparently, but his aero advantage was much better.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

His wattage was way less than the previous holders, apparently, but his aero advantage was much better.

Hope for me yet

 

[GuyBoden]

His wattage was way less than the previous holders, apparently, but his aero advantage was much better.

Great position. Great ride.

 

[Paulus]

He joins some illustrious names who have beaten the hour record. Chapeau.

 

[Shadow]

Astonishing.Chapeau.

Here is a full spec list of his equipment used in today's successful attempt:

Pinarello prototype frame
MOST Custom 3D basebar and extensions
Princeton Track Special wheels
Continental GP5000TT tyres
WattShop Cratus aero crank & chainring 64T
WattShop Cratus cog 14T
Izumi KAI chain
Muc Off Ludicrous-AF lubricant and optimisation
Bioracer Katana skinsuit
Bioracer Epic overshoes
Kask Mistral helmet
Nimbl EXPECT shoes
Speedplay pedals
SiS nutrition