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Gallery: Ganna's Hour Record bikes provide a peek into the future of aero
A closer look at Ganna's Pinarello Bolide F HR 3D bikes, Princeton wheels, and Assioma pedals in all their Hour Record glory.

Filippo Ganna puts the UCI World Hour Record into untouchable territory
Not only did he break the UCI World Hour Record, but he unified the Hour by exceeding Chris Boardman's 1996 'superman' benchmark.

The Grenchen weather gods shine on Ganna's Hour Record
Live weather conditions from track centre and how they impact Ganna's Hour Record attempt.

Hour Record: How to watch and how far Ganna will go
We take a look at the latest weather forecasts, expert opinion, and past form.

British junior cyclist rides 49.1 km hour record
The UCI doesn't recognise a World Junior Hour Record, but British Cycling will ratify Fred Meredith's ride.

Alex Dowsett falls short in Hour Record attempt
Dowsett was off the pace from the 10-minute mark and drifted from there.

Alex Dowsett's Hour Record skinsuit and kit
Dowsett unveils his custom-made, left-turn-only Vorteq skinsuit for his upcoming attempt on the UCI Hour Record.

Alex Dowsett's Hour Record bike: a track-adapted Factor Hanzo
With adapted dropouts, a £950 chainring, and a healthy dose of optimisation, will Alex Dowsett power this Factor Hanzo to a new Hour Record?

48.405km: Joss Lowden has broken the Hour Record
Lowden broke Vittoria Bussi's previous record in Grenchen, Switzerland

Living legend: A chat with 106-year-old record-breaking rider Robert Marchand
Being a cycling journalist (I use "journalist" in the loosest possible sense), there are a few rules I like to stick to. One of the bigge...

Hour record holder Marchand retires….at 106 years of age
It’s a well-earned rest, although he’ll continue to cycle for pleasure. At 106 years of age, French rider Robert Marchand has ended his c...

NAHBS 2016: Rob English reinterprets Graeme Obree’s Old Faithful
Without a doubt, Rob English is one of the most creative custom bike builders of the modern era, deftly blending art, science, and engine...