Which cyclist set the women’s UCI Hour Record at 50.267 kilometers in 2023?

Vittoria Bussi set the women’s UCI Hour Record at 50.267 kilometers in 2023.

Bussi achieved the distance on 13 September 2023 at the Velodrome Suisse in Grenchen, Switzerland. The UCI Hour Record measures how far a cyclist can travel in exactly one hour on a track, making equipment choice, pacing, aerodynamics and endurance especially important.

The Italian rider had previously set the women’s record in 2018, becoming the first woman to exceed 48 kilometers in the event. Her 2023 performance surpassed the mark of 49.254 kilometers set by Ellen van Dijk in 2022. Bussi’s ride was the first women’s Hour Record above 50 kilometers.

The Hour Record is distinct from a one-hour time trial on a road. Riders must remain on a velodrome, and the attempt is governed by UCI regulations concerning the bicycle and riding position. The record can change when another rider covers a greater distance under the same rules, so the date and measured distance are essential parts of the claim.