Naperville Cyclist Forced to Give Up World Record Goal

NAPERVILLE, IL — The Naperville athlete and Handlebars business owner trying to break a world record for longest static cycling has been forced to give up his goal.

In a video posted on his business’s Facebook page, Kevin Millar said that due to the lack of witnesses around the clock, they are unable to obtain the title.

But that doesn’t mean Millar will stop trying to raise money for his 14 charities.

“It was never truly about the world record. It was about not settling, not accepting, not being OK with these problems that these 14 charities face each day,” Millar said in the video.

Millar still plans to ride his bike, but he’ll get a little bit more time to sleep and rest. According to the Chicago Tribune, Millar will begin cycling at 5:30 a.m. and go until 10 p.m. He then gets to go home and sleep in his own bed before starting it all again the next day.

The record for longest marathon static cycling is currently held by United Kingdom resident Jamie McDonald, who cycled for 288 hours, 32 minutes and 44 seconds.

Donations can be brought to Handlebars Cycling Gym and Health Bar, located at 175 W. Jackson Ave. or through its website.

Handlerbars is owned and operated by Millar and his girlfriend Katlyn Depace.

The following is the list of organizations Millar has or will donate to over the course of his very long ride.

• 2/21- Water.org
• 2/22- Action Against Hunger
• 2/23- Two Boston/Naperville Human Society
• 2/24- Campaign Against Obesity
• 2/25- Farm Aid
• 2/26- Chron’s and Colitis
• 2/27- The Max Lacewell Foundation
• 2/28- oHesed House
• 2/29- Relay for Life
• 3/1- Colon Cancer Coalition
• 3/2- Animal Welfare Institute
• 3/3- Kyle Shines On
• 3/4- Alzheimer’s Walk
• 3/5- Center For Community Arts Partnership