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Ultra Cycling Records
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Looking for a new challenge?

Set a cross-state record or other record. The UltraMarathon Cycling Association recognizes records by gender and age. Records may be set by solo bicycle riders, tandem cyclists and 2- or 4-person relay teams. Bicycle racers who set a record receive a UMCA plaque and are recognized in UltraCycling magazine.

Overview of Ultra Bicycle Records
Process and types of long-distance bicycle records.
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2008 Bicycle Records
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2007 Bicycle Records
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Why I Set Records - Clark
In two years from Clark went from commuting on a mountain bike to setting ultra records.
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Ohio Record Attempt — Tom Brane.
Lessons learned: "'Records were meant to be broken' may be true, but not every time."
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Team McGehee — Marie Handrahan.
"Cycling is all about the journey and the team."
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Rosters of Ultra Cycling Records
Lists of all long distance bicycle records including cross-state, 100- and 200-mile, 12-, and 24-hour road and track, and point-to-point records.
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Going for the Record
Advice on which record to challenge, training your crew, logistics, and locating an official.
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State Records Endpoints
Record challengers must use the established state endpoints. On the State Records page click on the state your are interested in.
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Locating an Official
Any UMCA member may serve as an official. The rider attempting the record is responsible for locating an official, who must then be approved by the Records chair
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Records Application and Rules
Download ultra cycling record forms and rules packet.
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UltraCyclist of Distinction
The highest award that an ultracyclist can earn.
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