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?
241 miles – on 29th October
0 miles – on 28th October
207.45 miles per day
6,431 miles
63,665 miles
• 26th October – Tommy triumphantly rides into Trafalgar Square; he his now the new holder of the cycling year record! A record which will remain his for all time.
• 28th October – Following 300 consecutive days of riding, Tommy has his first and only days rest. He can afford to relax; the year record has been beaten with two months to spare.
October 22nd, 1939224 milesOctober 23rd, 1939218 milesOctober 24th, 1939237 milesOctober 25th, 1939187 milesOctober 26th, 1939Tommy rides into Trafalgar Square as the new holder of the year record! With a further two months of the year remaining, Tommy has time to add many more miles. Today’s total:102 milesOctober 27th, 1939233 milesOctober 28th, 1939The first day’s rest after 300 continuous days in the saddle. Today’s mileage:0 miles(Please mouseover calendar above for daily mileage)
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