‘I hope to not touch Wiggins’ power for even a second’: Can Dan Bigham’s aero gains overcome wattage in Hour Record attempt?

The aero expert and time trial specialist hopes to break the British record for 60 minutes on the track this week

Dan Bigham at the 2021 World Championships
Dan Bigham at the 2021 World Championships
(Image credit: Getty)

Dan Bigham has no illusions heading into his Hour Record. 

The aerodynamics expert, time trial specialist and Ribble-Weldtite rider is pitting himself against some of the biggest and best racers against the clock, as he tries to set the furthest possible distance in 60 minutes on the track this week. 

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Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers.  Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.