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612 Miles in 24 Hours: Matthew Lefthand & Maria Parker Post-Race Interview

In this video, Maria Parker, CEO of Cruzbike sits down with ultracyclist, Matthew Lefthand who just completed his first 24hr effort on the Cruzbike V20c at Bike Sebring 2026, which resulted in an astonishing 612.38 miles. This makes Lefthand the first American cyclist to go over 600 miles, and the second ever to go that distance in 24 hours. Tune in to hear all about Lefthand's recumbent learning curve, racing it for 24 hours and comparisons to an upright time-trial bike. 0:00 Introduction & Performance Reflection 2:58 Transitioning to Cruzbike 5:59 Pain Management & Comfort on the Bike 9:02 Mental Fortitude & Energy Management 12:02 Comparing Bike Types: Cruzbike vs TT 14:55 Climbing & Handling Challenges 17:46 Learning Curve & Muscle Engagement 20:57 Refining Skills & Experience 23:32 Cornering & Braking Techniques 29:16 Overcoming Challenges in Cycling 31:31 Safety & Falling Dynamics 35:15 The Unique Perspective of Recumbent Cycling 38:54 Visibility & Awareness on the Road 42:32 Racing Legality & Recumbent Bikes 45:41 The Joy of Cycling & Community 49:59 Fine-Tuning Performance & Comfort 52:16 Experimenting with Race Day Strategies