Cycling: Armstrong eyes world hour record

[Mika]

Cycling: Armstrong eyes world hour record
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/sport/2005/01/28/socycs28.xml

Lance Armstrong is considering an attempt on Chris Boardman's world hour record with the National Velodrome in Manchester a possible venue.

The Texan is contemplating trying to set a new mark for the distance covered in an hour as part of his plans to tackle some of cycling's landmarks away from the Tour de France, which he won for a record sixth time last year.

Boardman set the current record of 49.441 kilometres (30.723 miles) when the World Championships were held in Manchester in 2000.

Armstrong admitted the velodrome is a possibility but admitted he would prefer to tackle the record at altitude, providing he can find or build a suitable track.

The world hour record is one of cycling's most prestigious landmarks. It is a record that has been held by many of cycling's greats since it was established in 1893 by Henri Desgrange, the man who founded the Tour De France.

[HuckleB]

1. Oh, man. He's going to go for it at altitude?

Gotta keep the hour record as the most controversial record in cycling.

Damn.

[Mika]

2. Trying to break 30.7 MPH over a 1 hour period is no small feat!

I guess a velodrome track helps, but still... :wow:

[HuckleB]

3. No. It's no small feat.

I guess that's why it's always been such a topic of controversy, especially regarding the where and when and what kind of bike is allowed, etc...