The hour record is the record for the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from a stationary start. Cyclists attempt this record alone on the track without other competitors present. It is considered one of … See more

1972–1984: Merckx, Moser and new technology
In 1972, Eddy Merckx set a new hour record at 49.431 km … See more

• The above chart depicts the progression of the men's hour record over time (click to enlarge). Blue markers indicate attempts made under the UCI hour record, orange markers indicate … See more

The first universally accepted record was in 1876 when the American Frank Dodds rode 26.508 km (16.471 mi) on a penny-farthing. The first recorded distance was set in 1873 by See more

Unified rule change (2014)
In 2014, the UCI unified the two classifications into a single classification in line with regulations for current track pursuit bikes. Records previously removed for Chris Boardman and Graeme Obree were returned, … See more

• UCI hour records
• Bike Cult listing of Hour records including data on machines and athlete
• Hour records with pictures of Vehicles
• A recent timeline of the Hour Record from Cycling Weekly See more