Can Simon Break A 220 Mile Gravel Record? | King Alfred Way Challenge

King Alfred's Way; 10,000 years of history and 220 miles over scenic gravel path. But just how fast is it possible to cycle it? Si is attempting the record FKT, or fastest known time, needing to finish this mammoth ride in under 17 hours and 20 minutes. On this adventure Si will dig very deep, can he break the record? Can he even finish it in one ride?

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I'll Be Me - Penny Lane
Im Ok Youre Ok - Sayuri Hayashi Egnell
In Perspective - Emil Axelsson (1)
In Perspective - Emil Axelsson
In the Cypher - Bonkers Beat Club
MUNEY - Beiba
Ode - Silver Maple
Rainy Decline - Aiyo
Skate Salad - Young Community
Slide Down - Will Harrison
The Sisters of Funk - J.F. Gloss
Tin man - Ava Low
We Are Giants - Silver Maple
Where Do We Begin - Farrell Wooten

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