Dowsett reveals tech selections and power targets for Hour Record attempt

Alex Dowsett rides Factor Hanzo in UK national road championships
Alex Dowsett rides the road-going Factor Hanzo time trial bike in the British national time trial championships (Image credit: Getty Images)

When Alex Dowsett attempts to retake his World Hour Record title in November, he will do so on a track version of Factor's as-yet-unreleased Hanzo time trial bike. 

In an exclusive conversation with Cyclingnews, the Briton revealed his tech choices, as well as his pacing strategy and target power as he attempts to beat Victor Campanerts' record of 55.089km. 

Josh Croxton
Associate Editor (Tech)

Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews – leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he's covered everything from buyer's guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. 

On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, 'cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.