Looby-Rankin-Stranko-Hudson-Illinois W-E Record – 2025-07-20

Congratulations to the team of John Looby, James Rankin, Larry Stranko, & Silas Hudson (The Motley Crew) for setting a new Cross State Illinois W-E 4x-men team record on upright bikes in the 50-59 age-group.


Team Information

Team Name: The Motley Crew

Name Age Hometown Country Bike Type
John Looby 70 Charleston IL USA Standard
James Rankin 56 Charleston IL USA Standard
Larry Stranko 65 Mattoon IL USA Standard
Silas Hudson 39 Mattoon IL USA Standard
Team Age Group: Men 50-59
Team Category: 4x Relay

Record Information

Record Type: Cross State
Record State: Illinois
Record Category: 4x Relay
Record Start Date: 20250720
Record End Date: 20250720

Record Statistics

Direction: W-E
Start Point: IL/MO state line on US 67 bridge over Mississippi River at Alton, IL
End Point: US 40 at IL/IN state line in State Line, IL
Distance (miles): 155.8
Distance (km): 250.74
Time (days:hours:minutes): 00:08:02
Speed (miles/hour): 19.39
Speed (km/hour): 31.21

Extra Information

Certification Type: Officiated
Guiness Record? No
Fixed Gear?: No
Draft?: No
Officials: Lisa Dallas, John Messer
Crew: Judy Looby, Lisa Rankin, Kelly Stranko, Mandi Hudson, John Dallas, John Messer, Chloe Hudson, Bonnie Neal
Challenges Overcome:
Notes: Great show of strength and power of the team - Congrats on the new record everyone!
Report: report