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?
295 miles – on 21st April
118 miles – on 30th April
188.87 miles per day
5,666 miles
20,392 miles
• 21st April – Tommy racks up an incredible 295 miles!
• 28th April – 20,000 mile barrier is broken.
April 15th, 1939198 milesApril 16th, 1939198 milesApril 17th, 1939198 milesApril 18th, 1939198 milesApril 19th, 1939198 milesApril 20th, 1939194 milesApril 21st, 1939Doing daily mileage that most club cyclists wouldn’t manage in a week; Today Tommy rides a mind-boggling:295 miles(Please mouseover calendar above for daily mileage)
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