Jim Rees achieved two incredible cycling feats this weekend at the Cycle Show (8-11 October). The Bedfordshire man, who has ridden 3000 miles across America three times, set a new 24hour static cycling world record on the Wattbike, and then went on to complete 1000miles of cycling during the four day show at Earls Court.

Rees was Britain’s top finisher at the Race Across America (RAAM) event last year, completing the mammoth cycle race in 10 days and 20 hours. He accepted the Cycle Show challenge just weeks ago, but amassed a huge total of 448.76miles in 24hours. He beat Neil Rhodes’ previous record, set last November, by 56miles. He then went on to complete 1000miles of cycling throughout the rest of the show, despite suffering with a cold.

He said: “The first night was really tough, especially when the lights went down and there was no one around. But it was great during the show that I got to chat to so many people who were supporting me, and to know that a lot of data was being collected by the Wattbike. It will be really interesting to look back at that.

“It was also tough that I had to get there at 4.30am on the final day to give myself a chance of reaching 1000 miles.

“I believe that anything is possible with the right mindset. I only decided to do this just over a week ago and am delighted with the record. I hope it will help raise more awareness of the Wallace and Gromit Foundation, which helps very sick children.”

Rees was featured on an ITV4 documentary about his participation in RAAM and plans to ride again in 2011. He was not the only person to ride and break records on the Wattbike during the Cycle Show. Over 1000 people took part in the 500m time trail, with a new record time of 27.21seconds being established by Jason Prior.

John Wilson from Wattbike said: “The Cycle Show was very successful for Wattbike. It was inspiring to see Jim Rees’ pushing the boundaries of human endurance, whilst also seeing some incredibly explosive speeds during the time trial. We’re gradually establishing indoor cycling as a recognised discipline, as well as reinforcing the message that the Wattbike provides measurable and specific training benefits for serious cyclists.”