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?
On his birthday in 1939, Tommy rode a massive 248 miles.
It’s not known whether he had time for a birthday party (or cake?) after yet another punishing day in the saddle…
In the 75th anniversary of his record-breaking feat, let’s hope that we can raise a toast to Tommy after tonights gala dinner taking place at the King’s Hall, Stoke.
We hope that the City of Stoke-on-Trent honours Tommy tonight by entering him in to Stoke’s Sporting Hall of Fame.
Best wishes and good luck to Tommy’s family, friends and admirers.
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