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?
Can you help? We are looking for any information regarding the endurance cyclist Bernard Bennett. Perhaps you are a family member, an old friend – or simply have information about Bernard that you might think useful.
Bernard was twice runner-up to the year-record and his massive achievements are largely over-shadowed by the even greater achievements of Tommy, Ossie Nicholson and René Menzies.
To have attempted the year record once would have required more determination and guts than most could fathom. To have attempted the year record twice and been valiantly beaten on both occasions must have been tragic. If you have any information that can shine a light on Bernard’s story please contact us. Many thanks.
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