Fort Stockton, Texas, United States--Eduardo Antillon, a professional motorcyclist from Chihuahua, Mexico, traveled in a motorcycle a distance of 3784.8kms (2351.5 miles) in 24 hours, over a BMW R1200GS Adventure Rallye 2018 motorcycle,
on the Bridgestone Texas Proving Grounds test center, in Fort Stockton, Texas – thus setting the new world record for the Greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual), according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
Photo: Eduardo Antillon riding his motorcycle. Promotional photograph by Allison Gomez.
This record attempt was done on a test track because of the high speed required to break the previous world record (110 mph) and of course to be in compliance with legal street requirements and safety to other riders and drivers.
“This was an experience that went beyond my expectations, it was more about a mental challenge rather than physical; my mind played an important role to stay focused during day and night. I decided to attempt this record back in a day in 2016 after crossing the country when I knew that I could be the fastest man on a motorcycle.
"The feeling of freedom is what makes me put miles on my motorcycle, there is nothing else compared to it; then, I decided to do this world record to encourage the new generations to follow their believes and let them know that the greatest travels starts with one single step.The most important part of this day was the encouraging support from family and friends.
"The Texas desert is a place of extreme climate, full of wildlife. That day we had rain during the morning, extreme heat during the day and temperatures below zero during night; I started at 4:00pm on the October 15th, and finished at 4:00pm on October 16th.
Bridgestone USA, said: “Huge congrats to Eduardo from the Bridgestone family. We are so proud of you and glad our products performed great by fulfilling the requirements of this exhausting challenge”.
Sponsors
The world record attempt was sponsored by:
Bridgestone USA
and BMW Motorrad.
List of Helpers
Margarita Talavera Leyva Witness / Timekeeper
Eduardo Carnero Rosillo Witness / Timekeeper
Iram Ibarra Corral Witness / Timekeeper
Juan Alexander Gastelum Witness / Timekeeper
Rafael Iván Zárate Witness / Timekeeper
Emanuel Sandoval Witness / Timekeeper
Laura Valle Witness / Timekeeper
Allison Fernanda Gomez Staff Coordinator
Francisco Barraza Motorcycle mechanic & refueling
Enrique Zubia Motorcycle mechanic & refueling
Paloma Ramos Emergencies
Ricardo Antillon Emergencies
Larissa Antillon Photography & camaera
Rafael Antillon General Maintainance
Rossana Merino Food & Snacks
Victor Gonzalez TPG Manager
Final application received: December 9, 2019
World Record verified & published: December 9, 2019
World Record Certificate package (with personalized Medal, pins), framed & shipped: December 16 2019
TESTIMONIAL:"I heard of you (World Record Academy), and I read all the comments from people that used to have the same situation than me and I found that there is an honest World Record brand that will focus on people and their amazing records, not only on their money as GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS;
I also saw your main page and social media articles and it is amazing; I would love to be part of this family. I followed up the Guinness World Records process completely, but at the end they “decide” that I need to pay an incredible amount in order to get my certificate. I performed this Record as a private/individual, so I couldn’t pay for it (they asked $15,000.00 USD); that honestly made me feel upset and sad because of the effort, time and passion that all the people involved and me put on it (volunteers).
I also saw your main page and social media articles and it is amazing; I would love to be part of this family.
Thank you so much and keep doing your great job. I congratulate you.
Eduardo Antillon, World Record Holder
Greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24hrs (individual)