The World Human Powered Speed Challenge 2026 will be held September 13th – 19th, 2026 at Battle Mountain, Nevada.
Cyclists from around the world will gather on State Route 305 outside Battle Mountain, Nevada in a quest to break the human-powered land speed record. The record currently stands at 89.59 MPH (144.17 KPH).
SR 305 provides one of the straightest, smoothest and most ideal road surfaces in the world for HPV records. The 4,619ft (1,408m) altitude road provides riders a 5 mile acceleration zone, enabling them to reach their maximum velocity before being timed over a 200 meter distance. The section of the road used for this event was newly refinished in 2009, with a smooth surface specially prepared for human powered vehicle racing by the Nevada Department of Transportation, using a Nevada Department of Tourism Grant from the US government.
Record attempts: Sunday Sept 13 – Saturday Sept 19
Technical Inspection: Saturday Sept 12
Racer & Volunteer Meeting: Saturday Sept 12 @ 19:00 in the Civic Center
Setup days: Sept 10, 11, 12
Cleanup days : Sept 20, 21
All records set are sanctioned by the IHPVA.