'It’s a bit mind blowing, pretty epic' - Dan Bigham on his Hour Record breaking ride

British rider goes 55.548km to take record off Victor Campenaerts

Dan Bigham
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Dan Bigham described his Hour Record breaking ride as "bit mind blowing" and "pretty epic" after he went 55.548km in 60 minutes on Friday afternoon.

The British rider set the new record at the Tissot Veoldrome in Grenchen, Switzerland, putting almost 500 metres on top of Victor Campenaerts' previous record distance.

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