24-Hour Virtual Cycling World Record Attempt
Local Cyclist Attempts Guinness World Record to Support and Honor Mom’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis
WHAT:
Matthew J. Lefthand (32) of Marriott-Slaterville, having achieved the record for the most miles cycled by an American within a 24-hour period in February, is now taking on the 24-hour virtual cycling Guinness World Record. This effort means more than the accolades of being a World Record Holder as Lefthand encourages the public to give charitably to the National Breast Cancer Foundation as his mom faces her own cancer treatment. Donations will be incentivized with special merchandise, giveaways, and an opportunity drawing. The public is invited to participate in the event by joining physically at ENVE HQ or virtually on Zwift or YouTube. Lefthand’s attempt is supported by BrainStoke, ENVE, Rotor, Wahoo, and Zwift.
WHO:
Matthew J. Lefthand, Cyclist & Record Attempter @matthew.lefthand
Tom Telford, BrainStoke, Live Stream Co-Host
Preston Niederhauser, BrainStoke, Live Stream Co-Host
WHEN:
Saturday, April 19 6 a.m. - Sunday, April 20 6 a.m.
The venue will be open to the public for the entirety of the event.
WHERE:
IN PERSON: ENVE Composites HQ, 508 W Stockman Wy, Ogden, UT 84401. For those in Utah, please join us any time at ENVE HQ! We will have Zwift Rides for you to jump on Zwift with Matthew
ONLINE: Live Stream available on YouTube, RIGHT HERE
Guest appearances by Tyler Pearce (VC), Hayden Pucker, Vidar Mehl, Chris “Hoppo” Hopkinson, Marko Baloh, and more.
VIRTUALLY: Virtual cyclists can join on Zwift by finding the Robopacer “24hr-Record” on Tempus Fugit in Watopia.
WHY:
Having done the majority of his training indoors using the gamified cycling platform, Zwift, Lefthand has set out to push the limits of virtual cycling just as he’s done outdoors as an ultracyclist. He’ll be aiming to surpass the 592-mile mark to beat the current records with both Guinness and the
World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA).
HOW:
Media are welcome at any time during the event. Record completion will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20, at 6 a.m. with breakfast to follow.
For interviews or additional information, please contact Bailey Lefthand, (435) 773-3827, bp.lefthand@gmail.com
Matthew Lefthand running an outdoor test in preparation for his 24-Hour Virtual Cycling World Record Attempt
