American Evelyn Stevens to attempt UCI Hour Record on February 27

USA Cycling announced on Monday that Evelyn Stevens (Boels-Dolmans) will challenge Bridie O'Donnell's UCI Hour Record in Colorado Springs on February 27

Evelyn Stevens in the Women's TT at the 2014 World Road Championships

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Evelyn Stevens (Boels-Dolmans) will attempt to beat Bridie O'Donnell's UCI Hour Record mark of 46.882km on February 27 in Colorado Springs, USA Cycling announced on Monday.

Stevens, a two-time national time trial champion, as well as a silver and bronze medalist in the individual time trial at the World Championships, will be the fourth woman to attempt the record after the UCI relaxed its rules in 2014.

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