“To me these kinds of records are fascinating. A pure test. To see how far and how fast we can go on a bike in one day.”
The first chapter in our year-long story about the world’s greatest sport takes us to New Zealand. 40 years ago endurance club rider, Brian Fleck, set the record for the fastest known time between Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand. In 2025 professional ultra racer, Lachlan Morton, attempted to surpass Brian’s record. Pushing ourselves to a place of discomfort is fundamental to cycling, but it takes people like Brian and Lachlan to define what’s possible.
“It’s a battle against myself. My own self doubt, the screams from my body to relent. In the same breath, I want to hold this moment forever.”
Lachlan Morton rode the 648km wearing Rapha’s next generation Pro Team Bib Shorts III.
Visit http://content.rapha.cc/story/in-one-day to discover more about this Herculean ride.
44 Comments
What a video. What a ride.
Sooo good! I had goosebumps all the way. This is what cycling and sports is all about. Keep up working with Lachy. Maximum inspiration!
cannondale, rapha, poc… brands i can happily support for making cycling better
No one makes me want to ride a bike more the Lachie!
Great effort, Lachlan and Brian.
The record falsely claimed by Fleck in Lachlans film was actually set by Brian Lambert in 1984. Fleck even claims my father’s 1984 time of 19hrs 59minutes as his own. Absolutely disgusting. Fleck never broke the 20 hour mark and held the record for less than a year before Lambert became the first man to beat 20 hours. Do your research. Shame on you.
Love it❤️🇰🇪👏🏿🚴♂️🔥
Legend
Brilliant film, what an achievement by both riders in totally different generations 👍.
I'm a Kiwi and a massive fan of Lachies, I've followed him from his efforts riding with Garmin-Sharp.
I feel so proud watching him repsectfuly approach this effort but do it so humbly.
The Auckland- Wellington is not to be scoffed at, there is some big country and major elevation in there, in context it's incredible to see. Brian's effort is little known but so bloody impressive with the technology he used.
When I first heard about it I thought "ouh noo, I don't like that this record has been beaten by a pro", but after this video I only feel like Lachlans Ride simply serves to honour Brian and how absolutely insane his performance was!
I know Lachy was deferential to Brian but let's face it, he needed to smash by a lot more than an hour to outdo Brian's achievement. Put 1983 Brian on Lachy's bike with Lachy's kit and backing and I think we know who wins this one. But good on ya for giving Brian a spotlight, more people need to know about this ride. It's inspired me to ride sunrise to sunset on the longest day of the year and see how far I can go. It's not about beating records, it's about pushing your limits and see how much more you can do beyond what you think.
A true legend
This guy must hate 20-30 mile coffee rides
funny thing about the 'pro' ultra-cyclists from ef. They can't make it on the world tour so they try to beat records set by people with full time jobs. Also they like to ride against people with full time jobs in gravel events.
Lachlan’s humbleness is what makes him so relatable. Like I’m just riding my bike here bruh, and I go far. Unreal endurance efforts from him. My goal this year is to do a 200 km ride and that seems laughable in comparison.
No mention of Brian Lambert?
I’m in disbelief that their is no mention of Brian Lambert the offical record holder.
This record will be broken again and in Lamberts honour..
Incredible achievement and brilliant video 👍
Another fantastic ride by Lachie Morton. What a wonderful way to pay homage to that amazing achievement by Brian Fleck all those years ago on a steel bike with downtube shifters and 20 mm tyres! Thank you Rafa for producing this great video, and for EF Easypost for making it all possible by sponsoring Morton to pursue his dreams.
Very cool! What an accomplishment Lachlan.
Lachlan Morton gets cycling better than anyone else. Me on my BMX racing up a hill is the pure thing. Not all the "pro cycling" nonsense that we accept these days. Just get on your bloody bike and ride it. He might save what is good about cycling for the rest of us.
Amazing feet! Unbound should be a breeze compared to riding around Australia and New Zealand. See ya in June!
Impressive ride….. pity you didn’t fact check any of the history / record
Major Kudos to @BrainFleck doing this back in the days, is so unique!
But I sure have to salute @LachlanMorten too. Such an effort, well deserved.
I bow
Congrats Lachlan and thank you for inspiring others with your crazy challenges 👊🏼
Another rad video! Stoked and surprised! Lachy!!!!
This is so awesome. Lad is an absolute mental beast
beautiful shots team
Legend retracing the steps of a Legend! Well done.
EF finally won a race.
Well done Lachlan. Amazing effort. What hasn’t been well done is the lack of acknowledgement of our one and only Brian Lambert (RIP) who held the original record you broke, Very disappointing from the Flecks also for not stating this in all of their dialogue. A redo of this video is needed!!
What a fucking champ
Lachlan's tribute to Brian's record is fitting. Both records are insane. And given the different eras? Brian WTF how did you do that 40 years ago. Beast
Great story great ride
My god 40 years agoo I can’t imagine what a legend 😮
Amazing film… Does anyone know the music used from 7:30 ?
Amazing feat, great story, beautiful video
Beautiful and inspiring
Ex duris gloria.
Going to be a sad day when Lachy retires. He inspires that adventurer spirit in all of us to sikply ride for the ride's sake.
I hope you know it's LEJOG next, Lachlan…
No aero bars? I guess trying to normalize the equipment a bit?
Beautiful