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?
With the freezing weather of the last few weeks, there’s not been much to do other than to wrap up warm and dream of summer. It’s quite amazing to think that during the week of 18th > 24th January, 1939, that Tommy managed to ride over 1000 miles in conditions that were reportedly as bad (if not worse!) than those that the UK has just experienced.
We thought it only proper then to take the opportunity to do some (pre)spring-cleaning to the site in recognition of Tommy’s incredible achievements; we hope you like the revamped site. Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.
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