Well, my unofficial spreadsheet now has the UMCA OFFICIAL RESULTS [lap 13 above--bolded]for Maria Parker’s ride October 10, 2009. Congratulations Maria and crew. Now we knew [unofficially] she had ridden more than 241 miles. Here is what we did not know for sure [the other 2 records]:
- 100 Mile 4 hr 47 min 56 sec 4:47:56 20.84 mph
- 200 Mile 9 hr 55 min 34 sec 9:55:34 20.15 mph
I think there are many who would love to complete a century that fast. most would love to just finish a double-century. These records are a remarkable achievement by a remarkable person.
Thanks to Dr. Jim Parker for providing me the official results [e-mail addresses removed].
Hi Jim,
We got this email last night. Thought you’d be interested. Thanks again for your coverage of the event.
Jim Parker
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From: Drew Clark
Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Subject: Records
To: Maria Parker, Jim ParkerCc: Marie Handrahan, John Hughes, Terry Brown, Ultracyclists
Dear Maria,
Your records are now officially certified by UMCA As follows:
Maria Parker, 46, Lumberton NC
Unfaired recumbent
Road Course (newly surveyed course near White Oak, North Carolina)
100 Mile 4 hr 47 min 56 sec 4:47:56 20.84 mph
200 Mile 9 hr 55 min 34 sec 9:55:34 20.15 mph
12 Hour 241 miles 44 feet (241.008468 miles) 20.08 mph
October 10, 2009
Officials: Brad Losh, Bill Harris
Notes:
The 100 Mile Road record betters the time set by Pamela Atwood in 2006 (5:15:06).
The 200 Mile Road record is the first ever certified by UMCA for a woman.
The 12 Hour Road record betters the distance achieved by Nancy Raposo in 1992 (240 miles).
The Atwood and Raposo records will remain listed as they are still the best achieved on a standard bike, but Maria Parker has the overall record now for all three events.
Great trifecta for Maria Parker!
UMCA Records Chairman
Drew Clark
