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Hutelin with his record setting Specialized P.3 (Specialized Bicycle)
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It was an impressive ride, especially as it was done on just a single wheel. Sixteen-year old Zach Hutlelin broke the world record for a “manual,” a wheelie without pedaling, at Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida last month.
The sunshine native, who lives in nearby Plantation, FL rode his Specialized P.3 for 686.25ft/209.2m, setting the new world record for the Longest Manual on a Mountain Bike according to World Records Academy. This tops the previous Guinness world record, which was set at 334ft/101.8m by Jim DeChamp for the MTV television show Nitro Circus.
Guinness officially recognized the new mark on 12 January.
Hutlelin said he was inspired to try for the record after seeing DeChamp set the mark. Part of the preparation for Hutlelin was built making sure he didn’t have to worry about the bike, a Specialized’s P.3....
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Victoria Pendleton (Halfords)
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From the latest product news to details of routes and events, our news round-up is a collection of short snippets of information in one handy article.
Today we bring you a preview of Victoria Pendleton"s new range of women"s bikes, word on the arrival of Pacific Cycles in the UK, new bikes from Grupetto Italia, Dan Lloyd"s new team and more.
Product newsVictoria Pendleton & Halfords team up for women"s cycle range
Pendleton on location this week (courtesy of Halfords" Twitter page)
Not content with teaming up with one Olympian in Chris Boardman, UK retailer Halfords are working with Victoria Pendleton to sell her new line of women"s bikes. The three-strong range is designed for those who want to make cycling part of their daily lives, whether that’s for pleasure, town or city riding. The bikes, Somerby (£299.99), Brooke (£299.99) and Dalby...