Friday, September 3, 2010

   Fastest time to ride 1000 km on a bicycle  - Pap Zoltan sets world record
  Targu Secuiesc, CV, Romania -- Pap Zoltan , 40, amateur bicyclist of Targu Secuiesc, has successfully traveled 1000 km on bicycle in 45 hours and 35 minutes – setting the world record for the Fastest time to ride 1000 km on a bicycle


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  “I was accompanied by two cars during the entire route – for help regarding food, beverages and technical assistance in case any malfunctions appeared, although it was not the case”, Pap Zoltan said.

    Zoltan says the route was not easy, the weather changing during the 1000 kilometers: sunny, windy and rainy. He said he is very proud of his record, even if he had moments when he wanted to abandon.

    The world record tour began in Targu Secuiesc, on the route Brasov – Sibiu – Sebes – Deva – Lugoj – Orsova – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Craiova – Pitesti – Campulung Muscel, then returning in Brasov and then Targu Secuiesc, through Bucegi mountains.

    The passion and ambition to prove it can be done made Pap set a record and a better one than he had initially intended (48 hours), succeeding to cover the entire route in a time two hours and half shorter.

    The world record attempt was sponsored by Targu Secuiesc City Hall , Kerekvar Store , Sport Club KSE-Bicycle Dept .

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