Congratulations to Matthew Lefthand who set a new HWMR records in the following categories: Male 18-49, recumbent bike, non-drafting.
Some amazing facts about Matthew’s attempt: Out of the 168 hours available to ride in 7 days, Matthew rode only 98.35 hours, or 58.5% of the time. He averaged an incredible 24.4 mph while riding!
This is also a new Guinness World Record (non-age group record in the above categories).
Rider Information
Rider Name: Matthew LefthandAge: 33
Age Group: Men 18-49
Rider Hometown: Ogden, UT
Rider Country: US
Rider Website: Link
Record Information
Record Type: HWMRRecord Category: Solo
Bike Type: Recumbent
Record Start Date: 20260418
Record End Date: 20260425
Record Statistics
Distance (miles): 2401.02Distance (km): 3864.07
Time (days): 07
Speed (miles/hour): 14.27
Speed (km/hour): 22.97
HAMR (miles/day): 342.53
HAMR (km/day): 551.25
Extra Information
Certification Type: OfficiatedGuiness Record? Yes
Fixed Gear?: No
Draft?: No
Officials: Larry Oslund (WUCA Record Chair)
Crew: Bailey Lefthand, John Crawford, Laura Crawford, Jim Parker, Maria Parker
Challenges Overcome:
Notes: An absolutely incredible display of speedp and power by Matthew, and endurance and fortitude by him and the whole team
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