Cycling hour record, women

What to remember

Alone on the track, no rivals, a standing start, one hour to ride as far as possible: the hour record is one of the most prestigious marks in cycling. On 13 October 2023, at the Velodromo Bicentenario in Mexico, Vittoria Bussi pushed the women's mark to 50.267 km, setting the world record once again.

Since it was first set, the record has been held by riders ranging from little-known amateurs to famous professionals. Several categories exist, reflecting different views on what the rider and the bike design each contribute. Upright bicycles that meet the requirements of the Union Cycliste Internationale share a single unified record, and those attempts are made in a velodrome.