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Marcin Bialoblocki rides 100 mile time trial in 3:13:37, smashing the British competition recordCredit: James Lucas | Jelignite Photography | @RabAusten

Marcin Bialoblocki rides 100 mile time trial in 3:13:37, smashing the British competition record

The Polish TT specialist broke the record at the East District CA Championship in Norfolk on Sunday, riding at an average speed of nearly 50km/h to record a time of 3 hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds
by Jack Sexty
Mon, Jul 15, 2019 21:09
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It's now been confirmed by The CTT that TT specialist Marcin Bialoblocki has broken the UK national 100 mile time trial record, taking over three minutes off Adam Duggleby’s previous record set in 2017 to lay down a blistering new mark of 3:13:37.

Marcin Bialoblocki’s 25-mile time trial record disallowed

Bialoblocki, who is Polish but now settled in Britain and riding for the Nopinz Symec team, broke the record at the East District CA Championship in Norfolk yesterday, aboard a Pinarello Bolide with disc brakes and Aerocoach AEOX wheels, wearing a skinsuit and aero socks from NoPinz. Data shared by Bialoblocki from his TrainingPeaks account shown a average normalised power of 340 watts for the duration of the ride, or 4.29 watts per kilo.  He has also taken to Strava to share his little morning jaunt. 

Bialocki told CTT: “I’m very happy – it’s been a goal of mine for a while so it’s good to finally get it. ”

On his Facebook page Bialoblocki said: "I dedicate this record to my friend Phil Griffiths thanks which all that was possible (sic), I had the opportunity to compete for many years and the pleasure of using the best bikes in the world. Phil was 100 mile National Competition record holder in 76’ -79".  

With thanks to James Lucas of Jelignite Photography, @RabAusten for the image. 

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Jack has been writing about cycling and multisport for over a decade, arriving at road.cc via 220 Triathlon Magazine in 2017. He worked across all areas of the website including tech, news and video, and also contributed to eBikeTips before being named Editor of road.cc in 2021 (much to his surprise). Jack has been hooked on cycling since his student days, and currently has a Trek 1.2 for winter riding, a beloved Bickerton folding bike for getting around town and an extra beloved custom Ridley Helium SLX for fantasising about going fast in his stable. Jack has never won a bike race, but does have a master's degree in print journalism and two Guinness World Records for pogo sticking (it's a long story). 

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Jimmy Ray Will | 5 years ago
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The problem with cycling organisations is that they are run by cyclists. 

To clarify, the organisations are run by hobbyists for other hobbyists. When they come up against professional bodies / organisations, they quickly run out of ability / motivation, and capitulation is the order of the day.

That said, sometimes this is a good tactic. Locally to me, we lost a  MOD based race circuit three years ago as the site chief didn't want bikes on the circuit any more. The list of excuses put forward as to why were long and varied.... the reality was the person / people in charge at the time, didn't want us any more. 

The option at the time was to fight each reason individually and make unfeasible concessions to retain the circuit, or simply let it go. The thought process at the time was that this was a fight you couldn't currently win, and that doing so would only harden battle lines for the future... so it was let go.

This weekend, I return to that venue to race, as with the passing of time, the good work of both the local cycling community and relevant MOD personnel, a way forward has been found.

Ironically, the main man I'll be racing on the weekend will be Marcin. I am very much looking forward to experiencing the 'Marcin Smash' once more.

Congrats Marcin!

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Miller | 5 years ago
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Marcin now has comp record at 10, 25, 50 (I think) and 100 miles. His 10-mile record of 16:35 will be particularly difficult to update as it was set on the now banned Hull course.

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BehindTheBikesheds replied to Miller | 5 years ago
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Miller wrote:

Marcin now has comp record at 10, 25, 50 (I think) and 100 miles. His 10-mile record of 16:35 will be particularly difficult to update as it was set on the now banned Hull course.

CTT folded like a cheap hand of cards, instead of waiting for the outcome and actually supporting cycling on all roads (other than Motorways) they have legitimised the 'it;s dangerous' bullshit'. Given the vph on that stretch, particularly on a sunday morning it's utterly ridiculous it was banned. I cycled it many years ago just on my todd, for events motorists generally know there's an event on and the onus absolutely has to be on the overtaking person to ensure it's safe to do so, no matter who or even what that is ahead.

 

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Zebulebu replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 5 years ago
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BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

Miller wrote:

Marcin now has comp record at 10, 25, 50 (I think) and 100 miles. His 10-mile record of 16:35 will be particularly difficult to update as it was set on the now banned Hull course.

CTT folded like a cheap hand of cards, instead of waiting for the outcome and actually supporting cycling on all roads (other than Motorways) they have legitimised the 'it;s dangerous' bullshit'. Given the vph on that stretch, particularly on a sunday morning it's utterly ridiculous it was banned. I cycled it many years ago just on my todd, for events motorists generally know there's an event on and the onus absolutely has to be on the overtaking person to ensure it's safe to do so, no matter who or even what that is ahead.

 

Technically, It isn't banned. The district won't put TTs on the V718 - but it isn't banned. Highways England would LIKE it banned, but there was never any legislation passed to that effect. The CTT and District acceded to the request, I thibk specifically to prevent HE from getting their TRO enforced, which would - in pretty short order - have led to TROs being slapped on every DC course in the country

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BehindTheBikesheds replied to Zebulebu | 5 years ago
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Zebulebu wrote:
BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

Miller wrote:

Marcin now has comp record at 10, 25, 50 (I think) and 100 miles. His 10-mile record of 16:35 will be particularly difficult to update as it was set on the now banned Hull course.

CTT folded like a cheap hand of cards, instead of waiting for the outcome and actually supporting cycling on all roads (other than Motorways) they have legitimised the 'it;s dangerous' bullshit'. Given the vph on that stretch, particularly on a sunday morning it's utterly ridiculous it was banned. I cycled it many years ago just on my todd, for events motorists generally know there's an event on and the onus absolutely has to be on the overtaking person to ensure it's safe to do so, no matter who or even what that is ahead.

 

Technically, It isn't banned. The district won't put TTs on the V718 - but it isn't banned. Highways England would LIKE it banned, but there was never any legislation passed to that effect. The CTT and District acceded to the request, I thibk specifically to prevent HE from getting their TRO enforced, which would - in pretty short order - have led to TROs being slapped on every DC course in the country

You've misunderstood, we know that cycling isn't banned, however CTT pre-empted what HE had proposed by banning organised time trials under their auspices. So any attempt on that particular course will not be recognised by them, so technically time-trialling is banned from that course for the purposes of recognition by CTT. Cycling for your own time trial or whatever riding you want to do isn't.

As I said, it was weak by CTT to cave in as they have.

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