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 31st May
177 miles – on 2nd May
211.52 miles per day
6,557 miles
26,949 miles
• 28th May – Tommy’s 26th double-century day this month. Consistency, and mile-heavy days are giving the record bid a huge boost.
• 31st May – An incredible triple-century day; enough to make grown men cry at the mere thought.
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May 1st, 1939180 miles