Daily Archives: October 29, 2020

For 2021, WUCA has made it easier for ultracyclists around the world to add up all of their long rides—outside and indoors--in pursuit of the Year Rounder achievements.  “COVID has changed our awareness of how important indoor riding can be for ultracyclists,” said Marc Poland, WUCA’s president. “Many of our athletes consider their indoor rides just as challenging, if not more challenging, than riding outside.” Under the new rules for 2021, a qualifying ride must still be at least 145 km (or 90 miles) in length.  For indoor rides to count, the athlete must use an online app that calculates [...]

At the age of 76, Gerald “Gerry” Eddlemon has not learned how to stop pedaling. On November 7, 2020, he set 5 new WUCA Records in one effort.  Congratulations! Combined with his previous commitment to ultracycling, Gerry estimates he has now set 126 WUCA records. Gerry set records riding as a Male, Standard Bike, 75-80 age group, as follows: Distance/Event Time Avg Sp (Km) Avg Sp (Miles)   100 Kilometer outdoor track 03:53:15.41 25.72 15.98   200 Kilometer outdoor track 08:12:53.66 24.35 15.13             Distance Event Miles Time Avg Sp (Miles) Avg Sp (Km)   [...]

Dan McGehee set three new world records riding at the Northbrook Velodrome in Northbrook, Illinois. Dan’s team gave him full support, not only in breaking three records, but in breaking three records set by the legendary Chris “Hoppo” Hopkinson. Dan achieved these new milestones riding on an outdoor track, as a solo male, standard bike, in the 50-59 age group.   Distance Event Kilometers Time Avg Sp (kph) Avg Sp (mph) 100 Kilometer outdoor track 2:29:13 40.21 24.98 200 Kilometer outdoor track 5:24:49 36.94 22.96         Distance Event Miles Time Avg Sp (mph) Avg Sp (Kph) 100 [...]