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?
228 miles – on 12th November
154 miles – on 19th November
200.07 miles per day
6,002 miles
69,667 miles
• 7th November – Tommy brings up the 65,000+ mark. No signs of slowing down after achieving the year record two weeks earlier.
November 1st, 1939222 milesNovember 2nd, 1939227 milesNovember 3rd, 1939212 milesNovember 4th, 1939206 milesNovember 5th, 1939228 milesNovember 6th, 1939198 milesNovember 7th, 1939Tommy surpasses the 65,000 mile mark for the year. No signs of slowing down just yet! Today he posts:209 miles(Please mouseover calendar above for daily mileage)
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