Tommy Godwin | Long Distance Legend
Tommy Godwin | Long Distance Legend
Tommy Godwin rode further in one year than anyone else in history. He is still the 'Year Record' holder
and the record will remain his in perpetuity.
Tommy rode a steel framed bike with only four gears. Although Tommy had access to some of the best bikes of the time,
these would pale in comparison with modern machines.
The 1930's was a golden age of endurance cycling. Although Tommy would ultimately take the 'Year Record' crown,
many brave and strong riders also aimed for cycling glory.
Not only did Tommy smash the 'Year Record', but he would also go on to be the fastest to 100,000 miles.
Where did he ride to on all of those long days in the saddle?
308 miles – on 1st August
144 miles – on 29th August
237.65 miles per day
7,367 miles
50,560 miles
• 1st August – The start to another full month in the saddle. Following on from today’s 300+ ride, Tommy will log a total of twenty-nine double-century days during August.
• 29th August – The shortest ride of the month, but it brings an immense 50,000 miles for the year.
August 1st, 1939The longest day’s ride of the month, by the end of August Tommy will have clocked a further 7,367 miles. Today’s total:308 milesAugust 2nd, 1939235 milesAugust 3rd, 1939245 milesAugust 4th, 1939258 milesAugust 5th, 1939227 milesAugust 6th, 1939227 milesAugust 7th, 1939201 miles(Please mouseover calendar above for daily mileage)
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