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?
234 miles – on 1st January
103 miles – on 15th January
153.97 miles per day
4,773 miles
4,773 miles
• 1st January – The start of the challenge, and the highest daily total for the month.
• 15th January – The lowest daily total. Amazingly, still over a hundred miles!
January 15th, 1939Amazingly, todays ride is the shortest of the challenge so far. It’s still over a hundred miles! Tommy rides: 103 milesJanuary 16th, 1939201 milesJanuary 17th, 1939147 milesJanuary 18th, 1939181 milesJanuary 19th, 1939165 milesJanuary 20th, 1939141 milesJanuary 21st, 1939112 miles(Please mouseover calendar above for daily mileage)
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