Wednesday, February 29
Wednesday, February 22
Tommy Godwin: 75,065 miles in a year
Godwin passed Nicholson's record on the October 26, 1939, with two months and five days to spare. Bennett achieved this distance nearly a month later, then climbed off his bike and answered the call to war. Godwin was allowed to continue, and on December 31, 1939 he'd racked up a massive 75,065 miles.
But Tommy wasn't content to settle with that - he continued riding until May 14, 1940, setting the record for the time taken to 100,000 miles - within 500 days.
Godwin's achievement was legendary beyond cycling fans. He met royalty, appeared on television, was interviewed by Richard Dimbleby for radio, and lent his image to advertising posters. The ride had taken its toll, though; Godwin required a period of rehabilitation to learn to walk normally and uncurl his hands. Yet within weeks he was serving his country in the RAF.
Quite simply put the ultimate feet in endurance cycling. While the current big records like round the world attempts stand at 160 or so days for about 18k miles Godwin did 75k in 365 days. A nearly incomprehensible 200+ miles a day. With mileage often in access of 300 miles a day. Rain, sleet or snow, in brittain, with only one day off for the entiire year.
Tuesday, February 14
Video, Lost Coast Fat Bike and Packraft
via youtube.com
Roman Dial's video from his trip with Mike Curiak, Doom "Steve" Fassbinder, Eric Parsons and Dylan Kentch bikepacking and packrafting down Alaska's lost coast from Yakutat to Glacier Bay in June 2011. It must be a really good trip because many of these guys have done it more then once.
Saturday, February 11
Monday, January 30
Serendipity Sunday... Cargo bike dreams
via flickr.com
Follow up to a post I made earlier: http://blog.mmeiser.com/2012/01/serendipity-sunday-cargo-bike-dreams.html
Serendipity Sunday... commuting with style
via flickr.com
The popular and versatile Surly Long Haul Trucker done up for everyday riding with a dove handlebar, cork grips, springer Brooks saddle fenders and other retrogrouch components. EcoVelo shoots some great photos.
Serendipity Sunday... the bike boat, because it's fun
via flickr.com
Put yourself in his perspective.
A friendly reminder that biking is FUN, this isn't your cookie cutter mode of transport where customization equals droping thousands of more dollars for "options". Bikes are naturally adaptable, modifiable and above all fun.
Serendipity Sunday... yes, it may be Monday, but this week I have monday off, so for me, Monday is the new Sunday and now is the point where I randomly post photos stuff I love, regarless of how it all connects together. Enjoy.
Serendipity Sunday... mobile home bike?
via flickr.com
A friendly reminder that biking is FUN, this isn't your cookie cutter mode of transport where customization equals droping thousands of more dollars for "options". Bikes are naturally adaptable, modifiable and above all fun.
more photos and info here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bikeportland/sets/72157601815592259/
Serendipity Sunday... yes, it may be Monday, but this week I have monday off, so for me, Monday is the new Sunday and now is the point where I randomly post photos stuff I love, regarless of how it all connects together. Enjoy.
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