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Penny Farthing Rider Breaks Two World Records
14 Aug
Summary
- A 62-year-old cyclist set two world records on a penny farthing.
- He cycled 236 miles continuously, beating a 1886 record.
- The cyclist raised over £3,400 for Ashgate Hospice.
Richard Thoday, a 62-year-old cyclist, recently achieved a remarkable feat by breaking two Guinness World Records on a penny farthing at Reading Velodrome. His dedication resulted in the longest continuous ride on the 19th-century bicycle, covering an impressive 236 miles.
This distance exceeded the previous record, set in 1886, by a margin of two miles. Thoday also established a new record for the greatest distance cycled in a 24-hour period on the penny farthing. He described the endeavor as physically demanding and technically challenging.
This accomplishment builds on Thoday's previous record in 2019 for the fastest journey from Land's End to John O'Groats on a penny farthing. Beyond personal achievement, his efforts successfully raised more than £3,400 for the Ashgate Hospice, honoring his sister's memory.
