Apeldoorn, 28 september 2009
Recumbent record-challenge weekend in Apeldoorn on October 17 and 18
An international cycling event will take place in the Omnisport velodrome in Apeldoorn on the weekend of October 17 and 18, focusing on a number of very prominent record-holders and world champions. Riders from Germany, France, America and naturally the Netherlands will attempt to break the existing speed records. The weekend promises to be humming with activity and adrenaline.
New records
The record weekend event is being held for the first time this year and will almost certainly produce new record speeds. The ultimate goal is to surpass the existing "open" UCI (International Cyclists’ Union) records, using the fastest unstreamlined and partially-streamlined recumbents currently available. The riders are aiming particularly at the records for one hour, 1000 meters, and 200 meters. The velodrome is being set up specially for this event.
Impressive list of participants
The list of riders is impressive. In addition to a preliminary selection, a committee has determined which riders will have a chance to make a record attempt, which will ensure the quality of the participants. One rider with an excellent chance for a new record is Barbara Buatois. Earlier this year in Tilburg, this Frenchwoman took the women’s World Championship title. Later, in America, she broke the European record for the 200-meter flying start, with 121 kilometers per hour, becoming not only the fastest woman, but surpassing the existing European men’s record (Damjan Zabovnik, 120.640 kph).
Free admission
For the public and for cyclists, this event will be an extraordinary experience. There will be power meters mounted on the bikes, so that everyone can see how much force is exerted and can get a picture of how the record attempts are going.
The public is heartily welcome. Admission is free!
More information and the complete program of the record weekend can be found http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2009/apeldoorn/default_nl.htm