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Bakersville cyclist Marc Poland pedals on during his recent world record attempt at Bristol Motor Speedway. Poland set the record for the fastest 100-kilometer ride by a male cyclist in the 60 to 69-year-old age group with a time of two hours and 31 minutes. Poland rode at an average of 24.64 miles per hour and was supported by a crew of local friends and cycling enthusiasts. (Submitted photo)

Bakersville cyclist Marc Poland pedals on during his recent world record attempt at Bristol Motor Speedway. Poland set the record for the fastest 100-kilometer ride by a male cyclist in the 60 to 69-year-old age group with a time of two hours and 31 minutes. Poland rode at an average of 24.64 miles per hour and was supported by a crew of local friends and cycling enthusiasts. (Submitted photo)

Bakersville cyclist sets world record at Bristol Motor Speedway

Mitchell News-Journal
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Bakersville cyclist Marc Poland set a world record on Tuesday, Aug. 25.  Poland, who has been competing in ultra-endurance bicycling events for years, set the record for the fastest 100-kilometer ride by a male cyclist in the 60 to 69-year-old age group.

Bakersville cyclist sets sights on record

Juliana Walker
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Bakersville resident Marc Poland is aiming to break a cycling world record. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Poland, 62, will attempt to break the current world record for “masters” cyclists (those over 50 years old) in an individual time trial.  It is a solo ride of 62 miles at Bristol Motor Speedway.