Congratulations to Ricardo and Raúl for setting 10 new WUCA and Guinness World Records in the Male-Male(B2), category, 18-49 age-group on an upright tandem.
| Distance Event Kilometers | Time | Avg Sp (Km) | Avg Sp (Miles) | |
| 100 Km Road | 02:59:58.61 | 33.34 | 20.72 | |
| 200 Km Road | 06:02:37.91 | 33.09 | 20.56 | |
| 300 Km Road | 09:30:26.54 | 31.55 | 19.61 | |
| 500 Km Road | 16:45:04.17 | 29.85 | 18.55 | |
| Distance Event Miles | Time | Avg Sp (Miles) | Avg Sp (Km) | |
| 100 Mile Road | 04:50:48.33 | 20.63 | 33.20 | |
| 200 Mile Road | 10:13:26.21 | 19.56 | 31.48 | |
| 300 Mile Road | 16:10:11.04 | 18.55 | 29.86 | |
| Timed Event | Miles | Kilometers | Avg Sp (Miles) | Avg Sp (Km) |
| 6 Hour Road | 123.390 | 198.578 | 20.57 | 33.10 |
| 12 Hour Road | 230.093 | 370.298 | 19.17 | 30.86 |
| 24 Hour Road | 407.579 | 655.934 | 16.98 | 27.33 |
On March 11, 2025, in the city of Sebring, Florida, an event took place that will raise the voice of inclusion in sports for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Raúl Villalba, a cyclist with a visual impairment, and Ricardo Paván, president of the Growing for Inclusion foundation, joined together in a complex challenge: to set multiple WUCA world records in 24 hours.
At 8 a.m., at the starting line of a 3.6-mile circuit, Raúl and Ricardo, accompanied by their dedicated team of six, prepared for a challenge that went beyond the physical. From the first laps, the wind, fierce and challenging, blew strongly as fast as 12 miles per hour, as if nature itself were trying to test them. However, the determination of Raúl and Ricardo was unbreakable; the previous year, inclement weather had forced them to abandon, but this time, nothing would stop them.
Riding a tandem bike requires a special connection, a synchronization of body and soul. As night fell, the wind eased, but the cold became a formidable adversary. Temperatures dropped to levels that neither the team nor the cyclists had anticipated. Raúl and Ricardo, facing true suffering, pedaled at 42 degrees Fahrenheit. In that dark moment, the ingenuity and solidarity of their team shone through, helping Raúl overcome the cold crisis, reaffirming that unity is strength.
At 5:00 a.m., exhaustion loomed, and the cyclists took a brief 5-minute break, a moment to recharge and prepare for the final hours. With dawn painting the sky with hope and joy, every passing minute brought them closer to their goal… to their dream.
As the sun emerged in all its glory, the atmosphere filled with euphoria. At 8:01 a.m., Raúl and Ricardo crossed the finish line, having covered the astounding distance of 408.64 miles after 24 uninterrupted hours on the tandem bike. This was not only a milestone for them but for all those who believe in the importance of inclusion and personal achievement.
This achievement not only celebrated the records set but also sent a direct message to the world: when the right support is provided, people with disabilities can achieve the impossible. Raúl, Ricardo, and their team demonstrated that the strength of the human spirit can break barriers and leave an indelible mark on history.