Eyal Almog – Cycling world records

Cycling world records showcase the incredible achievements of cyclists who push their limits to set new standards in the sport.

These records are maintained by various organizations, including the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA), and Guinness World Records.One notable record is the highest number of 100-mile rides or “centuries” in a single year, with Marcel Planes setting the record in 1911 by covering 34,366 miles (55,307 km) in 332 centuries. 

In more recent times, Amanda Coker set a new record in 2017 by completing 100,000 miles in 423 days, improving on Tommy Godwin’s prior record of 500 days set in 1940.

The UCI recognizes various track cycling records, such as the flying 200m time trial, 250 m time trial (standing start), 1 km time trial, team sprint, and individual pursuit. 

These records are updated regularly, with the most recent records being set by athletes like Kelsey Mitchell, Leigh Hoffman, Jeffrey Hoogland, and Filippo Ganna.

In addition to these records, there are also ultra-endurance records, such as the longest distance cycled in a year and the 24-hour world record. Christoph Strasser set a new 24-hour world record in 2023 by covering 1,026.2 km at an average speed of 42.75 km/h.

Cycling world records are not limited to traditional cycling events, with records also being set for land-speed records on bicycles. Denise Mueller-Korenek set the world record for the fastest human on a bicycle on earth in 2018, reaching a speed of 184 mph