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Follow us on GoogleLachlan Morton is known for his extreme cycling challenges, and he's currently undertaking what might be the biggest challenge of his life. He's cycling a route around Australia, covering nearly the entire continent. In total, he's set to cover about 14,000 kilometers. His team, EF Education-EasyPost, is closely monitoring him and provided an update on his condition after twelve days.
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The Australian cyclist has now reached the northwest of the country, having covered nearly six thousand kilometers in just over twelve days. That's an average distance of almost five hundred kilometers per day—quite remarkable! The update from the twelfth day highlights the various challenges Morton is facing. In Australia, wildfires are raging, forcing the ultra-cyclist to adjust his pace accordingly.
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Morton is now at the icon that says "LM. Hi left at the bottom right of the map, in New South Wales.
Morton faces strong winds, intense heat, and extremely poor road conditions
Lachlan Morton, known for his extreme cycling challenges, is currently tackling one of his toughest yet: a 14,000-kilometer journey around almost the entire continent of Australia. He’s already completed nearly 6,000 kilometers in just over twelve days, averaging about 500 kilometers a day.
In an update shared through his team, EF Education-EasyPost, and a personal reflection in The Guardian, Morton described the harsh conditions he’s facing. From battling intense heat and fierce headwinds to riding on poor roads, he’s pushing through extreme physical and mental challenges. “It’s super tough and hard, but we’re still enjoying it. Though it’s definitely not a vacation,” Morton said.
Morton emphasized how different this challenge is compared to normal racing. “This is such an individual and mental endeavor. The physical demands are far greater, and you have to push yourself when conditions aren’t ideal—whereas in professional cycling, everything is set up to be perfect.”
Reflecting on the journey, he added: “You travel on your own power. You feel every hill, the burning sun, the wind. These are things you don’t notice when traveling other ways.” Morton has even had a run-in with a kangaroo, but his mindset remains simple: “Pedal a lot, just pedal a lot.”
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- - I’m still learning how cyclocross works: when he says he messed up the start at the Europeans, can a bad start really make that much difference?patriciaw14-11-2026
- - Love that he’s honest about the pressure. Hopefully he can carry this form through the winter.lindae14-11-2026
- - Beating different competition is the key now. Nys is already in the mix, and Van der Poel could make the next step a much tougher one.jennifer1914-11-2026
- - About time—Mason’s been knocking on the door for years. That Niel win could really open things up for him.cadencekingm14-11-2026
- I’m still learning how cyclocross works—does leading the Superprestige mean Mason is top of that race series, rather than the World Cup? Either way, winning in Belgium sounds like a massive result.cadencekingm13-11-2026
- Calling Onley a contender for an overall Tour win already feels a bit premature, especially after the injury setbacks. Still, the depth of talent is exciting.robert6513-11-2026
- Great to see Dickson’s route from triathlon to the WorldTour getting recognition. Scottish cycling has plenty to be proud of, and the 2027 Grand Départ could give the next generation a real lift.patriciaw13-11-2026
- The article makes a good case for clubs and small teams doing the groundwork, rather than one big development pipeline. Thornley’s Vuelta time trials were seriously impressive too; missing a stage win by two seconds is brutal.davidm13-11-2026
- Mason winning in Niel is huge—beating that kind of Belgian field in the mud takes serious class. The Kelvingrove World Cup could be an unforgettable homecoming.breakawaybikerd13-11-2026
- I’m not sure how WorldTour licences work—could these reports affect whether the team gets one next year, or is that decision based on other criteria?velodromevirtuoso113-11-2026