At 3.25am on Sunday 17 June 2018, Mr Michael Broadwith, Teacher of Mathematics at The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School and an Old Boy of the School, created history by beating the End to End (Land’s End to John o’Groats) Road Records Association (RRA) cycling record.
Michael’s time of 43 hours, 25 minutes and 13 seconds is a magnificent achievement, particularly as he endured treacherous weather conditions en route and suffered hand and neck injuries whilst cycling through Scotland. Some of the locals heard of Michael’s neck injury and kindly provided him with a neck brace. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that many had dubbed the previous record as ‘unbeatable’.
Michael, who is also RTTC National 24 hour Championship triple champion, has now written his name into the legend of the End to End and, in the process, has reignited interest in this longstanding feat of distance cycling.
In honour of Michael’s achievement, The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School held a celebration event on Friday 22 June 2018, where all students, staff and members of Michael’s family and support group, as well as RRA officials formed a guard of honour for Michael, applauding him as he cycled through the 120-acre campus.
On entering the School’s quad, Michael gave a brief speech and took questions from enthusiastic students. The School then presented Michael with a special award to commemorate his tremendous success.
Michael Broadwith said: “I am delighted to claim the End to End record, more so for my supporters. I am absolutely bowled over by the overwhelming support – people tracked my progress online and many stayed up in the early hours of Sunday morning until I finished. I would like to extend a huge thanks to my wife for her continued encouragement. She managed the support group and updated my progress on Twitter, all whilst looking after our baby daughter. I must also thank Habs for supporting me and being incredible. They were flexible with my work schedule and allowed me to take on this challenge. I feel humbled that the School held a celebration event and formed a guard of honour for me.”
All at Habs Boys congratulate Mr Michael Broadwith – his efforts and ultimate success have inspired students and colleagues alike.
Click here to read an article by Cycling Times Trials on Mr Broadwith’s record-breaking journey.
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