Harry

U20 cyclist competing in the World Time Trial Championships 2023, Borrego Springs, CA

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And a new course and world record! 333.6 miles/537km (old U20 course record 270mi/435km and old WR 290mi/467km)

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Last full lap…

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A power nap to regenerate for the finishing circuit

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World U20 record (290mi/467km) resoundingly broken! Harry now on 320mi/515km with over 3hrs to go. https://t.co/6ZUVSAm2Xj

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Getting warm now! Less than 30 miles till the world record, and 6.5hrs in hand still, after a bacon sandwich break.

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Last night-time lap, next pictures will be in the sunshine! 347km, 13h17. Still looking good.

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12h37m, 330km. 140km to go for the record. Looking forwards to sunrise and some warmth, but not to the afternoon heat!

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10hrs in, 265km done and slowly moving up the rankings. 205k to go for the U20 world record.

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200k done in just 7h20. But it gets exponentially harder with fatigue from here…

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First “long” stop, after 120k and 4hrs. 10 mins for dinner, device charging and quick bike check. Now into the long overnight hours…

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15 second pitstop to reload with energy drink and sugary snacks! Still lapping at 30kph, some way ahead of the 25kph target.

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Second lap- gets very dark very quickly in the desert!

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First lap done, coming in for a visor change for nighttime. Going very well, first lap a bit faster than planned.

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They’re off! See https://t.co/Dg76c4U2Kn for live tracking

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Registered and bike all labelled up. 20 mins to go.

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@bikeandruncoach Just a little bit!

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Arrived in Borrego springs, bike reassembled and weather looking good. Course inspection ride tomorrow!

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Course inspection ride, with some of the world’s top ultra cyclists, who were all super-friendly!

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Last day training in the mountains before returning to the desert

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Training ride in big bear lake- amazing conditions and stunning riding