Cyclist Bradley Wiggins Breaks Record For Most Kilometers Traveled In One Hour

But the ride was worth it, as Wiggins broke the UCI (International Cycling Union) hour record, previously set by fellow British cyclist Alex Dowsett (52.937 kilometers) last month.

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“It’s the closest I’ll ever come to knowing what it’s like to have a baby, just torturous,” Wiggins told Sky Sports.

Wiggins, 35, completed more than 218 laps on the the 250-meter track. He somehow gathered the strength to lift his bike over his head following the grueling hour.

The 2012 Tour de France winner previously said he will retire from competitive cycling after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. He’s earned a long trip to the spa after his latest effort.