Former UCI World Hour Record holder Graeme Obree believes that Bradley Wiggins will set a new record of between 54.5 and 55 kilometres at the London Olympic velodrome on Sunday.
Obree set a then world record distance of 51.596km in 1993 before pushing the distance out to 52.713km a year later. The Scot, who has become a highly respected individual in the field of bicycle development, watched on as Alex Dowsett moved the record out to 52.937km last month - the latest in a line of attempts that have taken place since the UCI relaxed the rules on bike position.
All eyes will be on Wiggins this weekend, though, with the former Tour de France winner returning to his track background for the first time since leaving Team Sky in April. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Wiggins said that he was aiming for a distance of around 55.250km.
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“I think that he can do between 54.5 and 55 kilometres and I think he’s absolutely on track for the record,” Obree told Cyclingnews.
“He might do more than 55. You have to remember that this will form part of the resumé for his entire career, in terms of major wins and achievements, so if I was him I’d want to bust a gut on this and bring it to the edge of physical survival.”
Dowsett’s record beat an earlier distance set by Australian Rohan Dennis and the British rider has left the door open for another challenge. Obree believes that Dowsett can be a genuine threat to Wiggins, should a new record be set this weekend.
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