From Broken Chains to Brighter Spirits: One Rider’s Road to Redemption

After months of preparation, Gideon’s season didn’t go to plan. Mechanical failures cut short his Land’s End to John O’Groats attempt, and storm chaos halted LEL 2025. It felt like everything had unravelled — but it wasn’t the end. With encouragement from friends and sheer determination to keep his Randonneur Round the Year streak alive, Gideon found his way back to the road, rediscovering resilience, camaraderie and the real joy of long-distance cycling.

Read his account here