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Tom Simpson

Éric Barone's cycling on snow world speed record attempt – in pictures

Éric Barone speed record
Barone poses for a portrait session before his attempt. Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
The prototype bike to be used for the attempt. It looks like he has custom Mavic deep section rims and a rear disc wheel, usually found on track or road bikes Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
The rear profile of the bike where you can see the fairings used for greater aerodynamic efficiency Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
Barone arrives at 5:45am on the day of his record attempt Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
Barone has some assistance in putting on his speedsuit Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
Onlookers and media wait for news at the bottom of the speed run Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
Barone sits on the aerodynamic fairings attached to his legs while waiting to make his attempt Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
The team make the final preparations before Barone sets off down the slope Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
All suited-up and ready to go, his team hold him in place Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
And he's off! Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
A clean run saw him achieve a speed of 215km, or 133mph. Unfortunately 10kph off his record time on snow, set in April 2000 Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
Barone speaks to the media after his run Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
Eric Barone speed record
The final result, with the speed run looming in the background Photograph: Richard Bord/Getty Images
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