Penny Farthing Club: 24 hours of continuous endeavour, suffering and world record attempts
Members of the Penny Farthing Club are no strangers to setting Guinness World Records – they hold many including the largest number of Penny Farthing riders in a velodrome race, the fastest speeds over many distances and the largest number of Penny Farthing riders in a stack. This event takes place at Palmer Park Velodrome, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF and is supported by REDA (Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency). On Thursday 6th August commencing 1700 hrs and throughout Friday 7th August a series of new and exciting Penny Farthing Guinness World Records will be attempted on Penny Farthing bicycles.
Upcoming Guinness World Records Event
Location
Join us on August 6th till 7th, 2024, at Palmer Park Velodrome, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF, for a thrilling series of record attempts.
Time
Events kick off at 1:00 PM on August 6th and continue through August 7th, concluding at 5:00 PM.
Organized with the support of REDA, this event promises excitement and history in the making. Don’t miss your chance to witness cycling legends in action!
This event is free to view for the public and all the riders welcome the support at any time during the 24 hour record setting period, including at 0300 – 0400 hrs!
Guinness World Records Attempts
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The furthest distance travelled in 24 hours
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The furthest distance travelled without dismounting
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The fastest 100 km
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The fastest 100 km ‘no handed’
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The fastest speed over 100m (Male)
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The furthest distance in one hour on a tandem Penny Farthing
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The furthest distance in one hour (Female)
Event Schedule
August 6th
13.00 - 14.00
Demonstration Ride
14:00 - Ride to Palmer Park
Penny Farthing Parade
17.00
Start of 24-Hour Record
Witness the beginning of the 24-hour distance record attempt at Palmer Park by Richard Thoday
18.00 - 23.00
Fastest 100KM record
Cheer on Rolf Woodward as he attempts to break the fastest time to complete 100km at Palmer Park.
August 7th
06.00 - 12.00
Fastest 100km “no handed’
Cheer on Neil Laughton as he attempt the fastest 100km ‘no handed’ at Palmer Park.
13.00 - 14.00
The furthest distance in one hour on a tandem Penny Farthing
Experience the excitement of the tandem Penny Farthing record attempt for the furthest distance in one hour. Tim Maltin & Rufus Flann
14.30 - 15.30
The furthest distance in one hour (Female)
Support the Melissa Eisdell as she attempts to better her previuos record for the furthest distance in one hour.
16.00 - 16.45
The fastest speed over 100m (Male)
Cheer on Guy Banham & Mark Jefferson as they attempt to set the fastest speed possible on a Penny Farthing. Both riders will be competing to go fast than the other.
17.00
The finish of 24 hours of records
Cheer on Richard Thoday as he comes to the end of riding solidly for 24 hours on his Penny Farthing. He is going to need the support for the finish line!