David Nicholas is now one of those select few.

Para cyclist Nicholas achieved a world record mark in the 3000m Individual Pursuit C3 with a time three minutes and 26.472 seconds during qualifiers at the recent Brisbane Para-Track GP.

The world record had stood since the 2014 World Championships, held by Russia's Alexus Obydenou.

Nicholas, who has lived in Bathurst for a year since his move from Queensland, gave himself a massive confidence builder ahead of his preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with his record effort.

Nicholas rolled the dice with a bigger gear ratio for his pursuit bid and it paid off.

"It felt like one of my hardest races," he said.

"We were trialling some bigger gears for my individual pursuit so was really pushing myself to the limit. I knew it was going to be a fast day because there had been some fast times but I never imagined breaking the world record.

"I haven't been close to that time before. Previously I was about three seconds above the record and I thought it could be a goal for the Paralympics in Tokyo next year but never thought I'd achieve that goal now."

The result rounds out an amazing 2019 for the two-time Paralympic gold medallist, who has also won three golds across road and track World Championship events.

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He was in awe of Obydenou's time when he finished third to him at 2014's World Championships in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and hoped one day he could find himself near that mark.

"I won a bronze medal at the 2014 World Championships in Mexico where the world record was set and remember thinking what a fast time it was," Nicholas said.

"I've been lucky to have a successful year this year on both the track and road, so I was really proud of myself to now own that record. It's definitely been a highlight of the year."

It was an eventful meeting at the Anna Meares Velodrome for Nicholas.

He also picked up gold in the kilo but crashed out of the scratch race when he was left with nowhere to go after a collision brought down riders ahead of him.

Luckily, he came through without any injuries.

Nicholas moved to Bathurst to live with partner Emilie Miller - another of the city's para cycling world champions - and said his new community has been a pleasure to be around.

"I would like to thank the Bathurst cycling club for everything they have done for me this year. The way they have embraced me coming into the club," he said.

"From just going for rides with club members or the weekly club race, there are always people who want to support and help you wherever possible. I am extremely grateful for the support.

"I also couldn't have done this without the support of my partner Emilie Miller who puts up with me on a daily basis."

The excellent seasons for both Nicholas and Miller saw them recently receive nominations at the Cycling Australia Awards.