Racing a 210km Solo MTB Ride in 1 Day | Lakeland 200 FKT

The Lakeland 200, nestled within the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Lake District in the UK, beckons as more than a mere adventure; it's a pilgrimage of self-discovery. Covering a formidable 200 miles of diverse terrain, this epic odyssey is an invitation to explore the limits of endurance, skill, and tenacity. It's a journey that calls to those who dare to venture beyond, and its origins are as remarkable as the route itself. 🗺️
Imagine a thrilling quest against the clock - that's what a Fastest Known Time (FKT) represents. It's the ultimate speed record for conquering running, hiking, or - like in our case - cycling routes. Unlike traditional endurance sports competitions, like marathon world records, FKTs are a wild and self-guided adventure, often taken on solo or with just a handful of daring comrades. 💪
No entry fee, no support, and no prizes: Lakeland 200 was originally intended as an Individual Time Trial (ITT), that can be started at any time, challenging riders to tackle the demanding course solo. All that is provided is the inspiration, the GPX file, and a list of completion times. This vision of solitary endurance against the backdrop of the Lake District's beauty has since evolved into a collective adventure, uniting riders from diverse backgrounds. 🌍
Neil Phillips from Cornwall has ridden all types of bikes over the years. He came second at the Transcontinental from Belgium to Turkey, and second at the Transpyrenees. However, the Lakeland 200 is in a league of its own. This adventure is not for the faint of heart, with super technical descents and multiple hike-a-bike sections, including the infamous Black Sail Pass and High Street. Here, you'll truly need to earn every single mile. Join us on this extraordinary journey and follow Neil on his record attempt. 🚴
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[@CanyonBicycles]

What bike challenge would you like to take on next year? Let us know 🙌

[@Lankysprinter]

Peak 200 route. Record is really fast by Andrew lindley but not many people have even finished it in one 24hr loop

[@samstepehnson3203]

Going to take on the Lakeland 200 myself next year and try break the record :)

[@josemariagarciaperez17]

Cami de cavalls 360 in Menorca, Spain.

[@josemariagarciaperez17]

With #ismaventura

[@ChrisWatt44]

Congrats Neil, keep inspiring brother

[@FilipeRicardoMTB]

Congratulations for your great achievement! 🙌 This year i will try something like that! Mountain Quest in Portugal. 200 Kms with D+6400 👌 A Hell of an Adventure 🤙

[@devincook3278]

What a ride, Neil. You have to go for it again!
I would love to see Neil do a review on this new Lux. I'm very excited about this bike.

[@fjodorgrigorow3851]

Thank you for the entertainment!! Wishing you gooood luck on the next attempt!

[@simon_sreckovic]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@gravelDave]

Just ordered a CF6 for Christmas 🎉

[@QuentinRuffier]

Great effort ! Congrats 👑 Where do you find the "leaderboard" for FKT ?

[@georgemarshall118]

👏👏

[@m93sek]

Good lad

[@kamilzalewski6759]

Canyon stoic

[@xeqo-1]

Huge respect to you, even if you didn't break the record, it was a great achievement!!!

[@jackalloa9392]

spoiler alert ffs

[@alexberrypgt]

Ahhhh nice one! I got Chris Hopes 300fkt for the Lakeland 300 earlier in the year! Ive got this in my sights for 2024!

[@hw9hw920]

I drove 240 km in 1 day on my old lux 2018