Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
The UCI recognizes high- and low-altitude records; so there's nothing wrong with having a high-altitude record. I suppose if the HRPA were larger they might be able to justify a low-altitude one too; but as it is now, there is a very small core or organizers who essentially finance this out of their own pockets.
People should be able to find a local course any time they are ready to go, and cover the cost of a certified timing cheaper than going to Battle Mountain. Maybe we need to call it the "Real World" record, and get the stock velomobiles going for it.