Michael Swift – Paris, France to Lisbon, Portugal – Unsupported – Record 2026-03-17

Congratulations to Michael Swift for setting a new record for the Paris, France to Lisbon, Portugal in these categories: Solo, Male (18-49), unsupported, upright bike.

Rider Information

Rider Name: Michael Swift
Age: 20
Age Group: Men 18-49
Rider Hometown: Perth, Western Australia
Rider Country: Australia

Record Information

Record Type: Capital to Capital
Record Capital to Capital : Paris, France - Lisbon, Portugal
Record Category: Solo
Bike Type: Standard
Record Start Date: 20260124
Record End Date: 20260317

Record Statistics

Start Point: Paris, Fr - Assemblée nationale | Palais Bourbon, Paris (48.8619° N, 2.3186° E)
End Point: Lisbon, Portugal - São Bento Palace, Lisbon (38.7126° N, 9.1539° W)
Distance (miles): 1643
Distance (km): 2644
Time (days:hours:minutes): 52:06:54
Speed (miles/hour): 1.31
Speed (km/hour): 2.11

Extra Information

Certification Type: Unsupported
Guiness Record? No
Fixed Gear?: No
Draft?: No
Officials: Larry Oslund (WUCA Record Chair)
Crew: not allowed for unsupported
Challenges Overcome:
Notes: An amazing journey between 2 famous European Capitals by up and coming Ultra Cyclist Michael Swift
Report: report