From Sunshine to Storms: One Rider’s Unforgettable LEL 2025

NRC’s Gideon Rabinowitz shares his candid, behind-the-scenes take on a most unusual LEL.

When seasoned long-distance cyclist Gideon Rabinowitz signed up for London–Edinburgh–London 2025, he expected a familiar test of endurance — 1,500 km of grit, camaraderie, and open road. What he got was something entirely different.

Part personal journey, part behind-the-scenes insight, his account takes readers from months of quirky volunteer work and start-line banter to the unpredictable challenges out on the road. Along the way, humour mixes with hardship, unexpected friendships form, and the weather writes its own chapter in the event’s history.

Told with warmth, wit, and a touch of mischief, this story isn’t just about miles covered — it’s about the spirit of the LEL community, the resilience of those who take it on, and the moments that stay with you long after the wheels stop turning.

Read Gideon’s account here...

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