Hour Record Official Discussion Thread

[LaFlorecita]

Everyone and their uncle going for the hour record lately

 

[icefire]

How does this game work? Does the UCI change rules often so there are plenty of attempts every year?

 

[Catwhoorg]

They changed the rules last year, such any track (IP/TP) legal bike and position was eligible, rather than the 'Mercx era' rule that was in place.

So there is a flurry of activity, before Wiggo puts a serious marker down in June. You obviously want your crack before his.

 

[blackcat]

I would say Rohan Dennis before any of them but I don't think we will see him have a go, too focused on the road and new team.

To the other posters above, I don't see anyone other than Tony Martin being able to go near 55km and he doesn't really seem that interested. So we will only see 54km being broken before the end of next year. When I say only 54km that will be pretty impressive considering what Rominger and Boardman had. One had a Ferrari coach and the other had the most aerodynamic set up probably ever seen on the track.

rohan-dennis-to-attempt-the-hour-record-in-2015
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rohan-dennis-to-attempt-the-hour-record-in-2015

on the money there M Sport

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Everyone and their uncle going for the hour record lately

They also seem to want to do it in Switzerland.

 

[MagnusMagnussen]

According to Sporza cycling reporter Renaat Schotte next 7 riders go for it in 2015

 

[jens_attacks]

very good for the sport. absolutely

 

[pastronef]

They also seem to want to do it in Switzerland.

BMC built a velodrome just in front of their factory in Grenchen, SWI

 

[42x16ss]

They changed the rules last year, such any track (IP/TP) legal bike and position was eligible, rather than the 'Mercx era' rule that was in place.

So there is a flurry of activity, before Wiggo puts a serious marker down in June. You obviously want your crack before his.

Yep, once Wigans has a go, the only guy left with a realistic chance (for a few years anyway) is Tony Martin.

 

[M Sport]

rohan-dennis-to-attempt-the-hour-record-in-2015
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/rohan-dennis-to-attempt-the-hour-record-in-2015

on the money there M Sport

Thanks, and it's great news he's making an attempt so soon. I would like to see it about 9 days earlier though.

In any case it will make some of the record attempts after a bit more exciting as I would imagine there will be a greater chance of them failing than breaking the record until Wiggins has a go. That will be better for the value of the record than the last two shoe ins.

 

[RedheadDane]

According to Sporza cycling reporter Renaat Schotte next 7 riders go for it in 2015

And I just like the fact that people still find it necessary to point out that it's Alex Rasmussen.
Of course it's not gonna be 'Chicken'! Not only is he banned, it's not like he's been known for great skills against the clock!


Wonder why Thomas Dekker's name is also written in full...

 

[Dazed and Confused]

well, call me when Sir Wiggo is on the track....

 

[blackcat]

Thanks, and it's great news he's making an attempt so soon. I would like to see it about 9 days earlier though.

In any case it will make some of the record attempts after a bit more exciting as I would imagine there will be a greater chance of them failing than breaking the record until Wiggins has a go. That will be better for the value of the record than the last two shoe ins.

be a false economy trying to do it in Del Monte (even with the "preparation") when the boards and velodrome are smoking hot in late Jan when the nats are usually held and Bobridge set the ridiculous WR.

also many others have set great IPs really young, Dennis, and in the 3k Heppy and Parker... really really quick times.

but the false economy, cant ride in the 40degrees at 100% for one hour in Jan methinks. but i dont know this $hit. It would be good to watch tho.

 

[UncleChainwhip]

Looks like Rohan just got bum-rushed by Bobridge…….Dekker prolly got to just soak his head in an Amsterdam coffeehouse now, poor sap.

 

[42x16ss]

Looks like Rohan just got bum-rushed by Bobridge…….Dekker prolly got to just soak his head in an Amsterdam coffeehouse now, poor sap.

I doubt Bobridge would worry Dennis any more. He improved last year but Dennis should comfortably have his measure.

 

[Irondan]

Is there some reason these guys all seemed to announce their intentions to go for the record at seemingly the same time?

 

[42x16ss]

Is there some reason these guys all seemed to announce their intentions to go for the record at seemingly the same time?

Bobridge and Dennis will both be having a shot at the Aus national TT title, the training for the two would be very similar so why not have a go now? I'm a little surprised that Durbridge or Hepburn aren't doing the same.

 

[Alex Simmons/RST]

Is there some reason these guys all seemed to announce their intentions to go for the record at seemingly the same time?

Timing, opportunity at this time of year, transfer season over, generate some publicity for sponsors.

 

[screaming fist]

Does anyone have a solid source about Quaade attempting the record?

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Alex Dowsetts bike looks nice. It would look nicer in Movistar colourz.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

Looks like Purito has added his name to the list:

https://twitter.com/UCI_cycIing/status/549159610364731392?s=09

 

[Jancouver]

Looks like Purito has added his name to the list:

https://twitter.com/UCI_cycIing/status/549159610364731392?s=09

Huh?!

April Fools' Day in December?

 

[LaFlorecita]

Looks like Purito has added his name to the list:

https://twitter.com/UCI_cycIing/status/549159610364731392?s=09

Huh?!

April Fools' Day in December?

Dia de los Inocentes = Spanish April Fools'

 

[pablohidalgo7]

Dia de los inocentes, december 28 in spain, very similar to april fool's day.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I like to see Pozzo having a go, that would give the current concept a bit of credibility.