'I’m going to upset all of Belgium but I struggle to see anyone right now that can break it. The old track craft has something to do with it,' Dowsett tells VeloNews.
'I just want to have some fun and ride on my own schedule,' 33-year-old tells VeloNews as he plans a new life of time trials, crits, gravel, and much more.
Alex Dowsett honed his craft at the Maldon 10, and is now turning his knowledge and ability into a kind of commodity.
Despite missing the target distance, Alex Dowsett's hour record attempt helped to shine a light on a rarely talked about condition, and gave hope to many.
Dowsett was off the pace from the 10-minute mark and drifted from there.
British rider was hoping to best the mark of 55.089km at the high-altitude track in Aguascalientes, but came up two laps shy.
Dowsett unveils his custom-made, left-turn-only Vorteq skinsuit for his upcoming attempt on the UCI Hour Record.
With adapted dropouts, a £950 chainring, and a healthy dose of optimisation, will Alex Dowsett power this Factor Hanzo to a new Hour Record?
Dowsett pins down equipment selections and pacing strategies ahead of official hour record attempt Wednesday.
The former record-holder will make another run at the mark of 55.089km nearly a year after initially scheduled date.
The mixed team relay got its second outing at the worlds in Flanders on Wednesday. It got a resounding thumbs up from the pros, who say it's harder than a traditional TTT.
The ability to give bottles to fans makes cycling special, pros argue.
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With the news that he has tested positive for COVID-19, Dowsett has committed to isolation, recovery, and regaining his health.
Campenaerts went on record to say that if Dowsett succeeded, he would have no choice but to make another attempt himself.
British rider is latest to extend with Israel Start-Up Nation, with ambitions for hour record and Olympic Games.
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Brit Alex Dowsett intends to try and break the UCI hour record on December 12 in Manchester.
Ineos Grenadiers, Bora-Hansgrohe among major figures to criticize Friday's rider protest as Vegni vows vengeance.
Long time trial Saturday could see young Italian scoop third stage win of the race and confirm him as fastest man against the clock in the WorldTour.
Peloton grows weary of uncertainty as Giro d'Italia continues to push toward Milano in face of escalating health and weather worries.
VeloNews analyzes the power numbers put up by Alex Dowsett on Stage 8 of this year’s Giro d’Italia.
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We deconstruct the dramas of the day, from the shock exit of Simon Yates to the potentially career-altering victory of Alex Dowsett.
British time trial expert attacks from break of six to ride solo to victory while GC contenders have an easy day and roll to the line together.
British TT champion and Swiss all-rounder brought onto new team from Katusha-Alpecin.
We wrap up the results from the major European nations, with the U.S. road race to take place Sunday in Knoxville.
Alex Dowsett plans to take a second run at the world hour record in early 2017, aiming for the mark set by Bradley Wiggins in 2015.
Former hour record holder Alex Dowsett rides this aerodynamic Canyon Aeroad CF SLX
The Colombian rider has twice finished second to two-time champion Chris Froome, but he hopes things will be different in 2016.
Movistar's clothing sponsor Endura is creating a 3D model of Nairo Quintana to help design a skinsuit that will fit just right.
The veteran is no longer the king of time trials, and Saturday's stage 1 TT at the Tour de France is packed with potential victors
British Cycling claimed Dowsett tied the elite men’s TT nationals record with four wins, but Stuart Dangerfield says he has six
The Spanish squad announces what it calls a "balanced" roster for the French grand tour
Bradley Wiggins set the bar high over the weekend — here are eight riders who could challenge his record
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Bradley Wiggins covers 54.526km in his hour-record ride, eclipsing the mark of 52.937 km set last month by Alex Dowsett
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Movistar's Alex Dowsett replaces BMC's Rohan Dennis as holder of the world hour record, covering 52.937km at the Manchester Velodrome
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Alex Dowsett has a rare blood disorder, hemophilia, and he hopes his hour record ride will inspire others suffering from rare diseases
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Alex Dowsett is next up to take a run at the hour record, Saturday in Manchester, with the shadow of Wiggins' upcoming attempt looming
Briton Alex Dowsett will have a crack at the longest hour on Saturday aboard a special Canyon Speedmax prototype built just for this attempt
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After a broken collarbone postponed his original plans, Alex Dowsett is back on track to challenge the hour record in Manchester this May
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Despite hopes that he could heal in time for a scheduled February hour-record ride, Dowsett and Movistar postpone the planned attempt
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Alex Dowsett's hopes to take on a successful UCI hour-record attempt were damaged on Tuesday after he crashed during a training ride on home roads
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The British rider will take on the record February 27 at a London velodrome
Little did Voigt know that the pistol fired to finish his 60 minutes of agony was a starter’s gun for many more hour record attempts
The Austrian will attempt to break the mark October 30 in Switzerland
The peloton underestimates a three-man breakaway, and Movistar's Alex Dowsett jumps into the lead at the Tour of Britain
Cavendish was injured during the first stage of the Tour de France this summer
Dowsett said he channelled the anger he felt at being left off Movistar's Tour roster to claim time trial gold in Glasgow
Spanish team takes seven riders, including Nairo Quintana, to Formula One facility near London to hone aero positions
The British rider dislocates both thumbs in a fall on Tuesday but is still expected to contend for the world TT title
The winners keep coming during national championship week
The young hemophiliac proves himself in a grand-tour time trial, taking the biggest win of his career
Dowsett hits the hot seat early and stays there in a tough time trial as Nibali turns in a solid performance to take the overall lead
Spanish outfit releases its nine-man roster for the year's first grand tour
Alex Dowsett moves from Sky to Movistar, Sylvester Szmyd joins Movistar from Liquigas, and José Serpa joins Lampre-Merida
Chris Froome has withdrawn from the time trial to focus on the road race, leaving Alex Dowsett as the sole British rider
Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins will focus their efforts on Tour de France preparations and not compete in their national championships
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Boogerd blisters Landis; Dowsett eager for Qatar; Peraud eyes Olympics, Tour
The Trek-Livestrong rider is one of three new riders for Team Sky announced Tuesday
Taylor Phinney crashes and loses nearly 20 minutes, and the race lead, at the Tour de l'Avenir. But with no broken bones, he hopes to start stage 3 on Wednesday.
American Taylor Phinney won the 7.8-kilometer prologue at the 2010 Tour de l'Avenir Sunday, taking the first leader's jersey at the prestigious U23 stage race.
A time trial specialist who can power the short climbs and who is tired of coming in second