London Edinburgh London 2022

London Edinburgh London is a World famous audax event.

Over 1500 kilometres, with 13,000 metres of climbing.
The 2022 edition had 2000 entries, with 50% travelling from overseas.

The event is something I have wanted to do for years, and had entered pre-COVID and the event had been postponed a year for that reason.

My personal aim was to push my body and see how I would react and cope over multiple days. I know my single-day endurance is good but I have not attempted a multi-day day event with limited sleep.

A truly incredible experience, although it was certainly a tough few days on the bike.

#lel #londonedinburghlondon #lel2022 #londonedinburghlondon2022 #audaxnation

Chapters:
02:19 - Start
05:43 - 400km
07:00 - Day 2 (646km)
09:48 - 935km
12:38 - Humber Bridge (southbound)
14:53 - Finish

[mikewilliams]

Saw Matt while volunteering at Innerleithen, can confirm he was in bits.

[joules]

An awesome ride - respect. But also, thanks for the way you filmed this, which provided an insight into the highs and lows of an event such as this.

[adamclarke]

You are a machine mate! I just started training for LEL 2025 and trying absorbing as much info as possible.

[robertcampbell]

Great Vlog Matt, I did it as a 53 year old, Not as quick as yourself (118hrs) LOL, but it does capture everything. I'm sharing it with everyone that I know, to give them an in-site. Now a subscriber and instagram follower. Meet you this year at Andy Coxs 400 out of aberystwyth. All the best Rob C.

[georgehunt]

Unbelievable physical and mental effort Matt. Hope you’ve been able to get some rest and good to see you back on the bike on Strava!

[ianianrauk]

Well done Matt. Volunteered at Debden. Great to see you. Chapeau. Monster effort.

[phoogarts]

A brilliant achievement and a brilliant video :)

[nigelgoodenough]

That distance in that time is an astonishing effort. Chapeau. I’ve been glued to the LEL riders with an eye on 2025. Not sure if I’m inspired or terrified…

[BozoTheBear]

Champion!! I did York-Edinburgh a month ago, and can attest to it being pretty hilly - I can't imagine going this far though. I'm watching with subtitles, and "downhill to Edinburgh" came out as "downhill to swearing bro", which is definitely how I was feeling at that point!

[viveksinghpratap]

Awesome video. I totally relived my miles though I was a day behind you. Thanks 😊

[guywoollett]

That was hardcore. I was there this year too. It was brutal. Chapeau to you, incredible effort. Good to see it's also super hard for the fastest guys.

[franksent]

Congratulations Matt - unbelivable time ! It took me 30h more ... but LEL 2022 = HH (Heat & Headwind) ;-)

[harrypemberton]

Amazing stuff, what a ride! Some very relatable bits after doing my first ultra race last month!

[mrmtb]

Absolute machine Matt. This video gave me goosebumps. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

[andrewbolton]

Fantastic effort Matt. Absolutely awesome ride Dude - much respect

[willrichards]

Super ride Matt. Quick chat with you in Brampton (on your way back) and said I was looking forward to the video 😂 I got the full value and rolled in early on Friday 😉 Rest up and see what's next 👍

[FreshAyers]

Just found your channel Matt, always amazed at the mental and physical effort it must require to take on these epic challenges well done. Top vlog account of your ride thoroughly enjoyed watching. Another follower btw...Nige😀🚴👍

[SaddleSore]

Congratulations Matt. 100% beast mode. My video will be a little different when I get round to editing it. Recover well and enjoy the glory.

[mojochaser]

Huge Congratulations! That was absolutely phenomenal! 💯 🎊🎉💥🥵🚴‍♂️ P.s. I'm pleased you mentioned the winds in The Fens, as I do battle with them regularly & they are no joke! 😬 Hope you've recovered now.

[kev]

To complete it in that time is pretty amazing. I’m curious to know what the average speed on the bike was for such a time 👏👏👏