Congratulations to Damian Pazikowski who set the WUCA Polish record for 300km, 500 Km , 12 & 24 hour in the Male, 18-49, standard bike categories.
| Distance Event Kilometers | Time | Avg Sp (Km) | Avg Sp (Miles) | |
| 300 Km Road | 07:19:18.10 | 40.97 | 25.46 | |
| 500 Km Road | 12:39:12.82 | 39.51 | 24.55 | |
| Timed Event | Miles | Kilometers | Avg Sp (Miles) | Avg Sp (Km) |
| 12 Hour Road | 295.848 | 476.121 | 24.65 | 39.68 |
| 24 Hour Road | 535.003 | 861.004 | 22.29 | 35.88 |
My name is Damian Pazikowski. @ultradietetyk. I am a sports and clinical dietitian and try to train like a pro.
I have my own company, which deals with sports preparation of athletes and people who want to improve their results in sports.
I have been practicing ultra-cycling for 3 years. This is my 3rd season competing. So far I have participated in 12 cycling ultramarathons, 10 of which I have won. A year ago I won the Polish Cup in ultramarathons. For this year I was looking for more goals, I decided to try to break the 24h world record.
Since October, I began preparations for the attempt. I trained 6-7 times a week, combining training with my job life. Usually about 20 training hours per week, sometimes more. 5 cycling workouts, 2 strength workouts. The premise for the trial was to maintain similar watts as christopher, which would translate into a great end result. In winter I trained mainly on the trainer, in spring and summer I went outside. The workouts were for improving absolute power and strength endurance, for the 24-hour time trial.
I worked through the entire preparation period properly. The first start was in May, where I took part in the ultramarathon Etapówka 650km. I won and set a record for the route time. At the end of May, I did my own mountain camp near Lecco, Italy. I rode almost 1000km and 20+ km up in 8 days. Upon my return, I put the final touches on my form and competed in the Race Around Poland 300km in July. I won win with a time of 8.12h, which also translated into a new course record. The previous record belonged to Marco Baloh. The last few weeks until the trial have been lighter training and a lot of work as an organizer.
What was missing in my life was some mental preparation for the 24-hour trial. Preparing the event’s town, getting approvals from local authorities and sponsors deprived me of time for recovery and rest. I entered the trial properly prepared physically, mentally, unfortunately, I was not prepared. I felt it the entire 24 hours. I struggled, unfortunately, neither the watts I put on nor the speed was possible for me to keep up. The result I achieved was far below my expectations, but my young age, and not many years as a cyclist, gives hope for an improved result.
Record attempt: 300/500km, 12H/24H
Name of Rider: Damian Pazikowski
Start date & start time: 12.08.2023 15.00 P.M
Location: Poland, Sierakowo 91B, 06-300 Przasnysz
Condition: On Saturday, 12.08.2023, it was sunny, windless, about 26 degrees. The night was cool about 15 degrees, Day 13.08.2023 was warm, 32 degrees and a strong wind from the south. In the morning of 13.08.2023 there was light rain.
Why did you want to do this record?: A year ago I tried the 24-hour time trial segment for the first time. I liked it very much, it was only my third ultra cycling season. I love the speed and the 24-hour ride. I find myself great in this discipline.
What equipment did you use?: Bike: Speed concept SLR 7 ETAP with with wheels hed. Vanquish PRO (back disc front 80mm) My suit was full assos speed suit and kask was rudy project wing.
What equipment did you use?: I am a sports nutritionist, so nutrition was at the right level. Mainly isotonic drinks, liquid carbohydrates, gels, bars, nuts and tomato pie.
What was the best part?: By the 13th hour I was following the plan, maintaining an average of about 40 kilometers per hour and averaging 265 watts. Unfortunately, after that I scored a so-called cycling bomb.
What was the hardest part?: After 13 hours, the electricity in my legs was cut off. I fought for every kilometer and survival. The whole plan went haywire, the power dropped as well as the average speed. I was devastated.
Unnusual happen?: No, no problems on road.
Finish location: Poland, Sierakowo 91B, 06-300 Przasnysz
End date & start time: 13.08.2023 14.49 P.M, I would not have had time to make another loop.