Michael Swift – Santiago de Compostela to São Bento Palace, Lisbon – Unsupported – Record 2026-03-17

Congratulations to Michael Swift for setting a new record for Santiago de Compostela to São Bento Palace, Lisbon 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: City to City
Record City to City: Santiago de Compostela to São Bento Palace, Lisbon
Record Category: Solo
Bike Type: Standard
Record Start Date: 20260211
Record End Date: 20260226

Record Statistics

Start Point: Santiago de Compostela
End Point: São Bento Palace, Lisbon
Distance (miles): 528
Distance (km): 850
Time (days:hours:minutes): 13:01:24
Speed (miles/hour): 1.68
Speed (km/hour): 2.71

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: Another unsupported record by up and coming Ultra Cyclist Michael Swift - This done during a 52+ day Paris to Lisbon attempt
Report: report