In this UltraCycling interview, we sit down with Ian McBride of London—the sole rider to reach Edinburgh before the 2025 London-Edinburgh-London (LEL) brevet was suspended due to ferocious 100 MPH winds. As thousands were turned back at control points across the route, Ian was the only rider to reach the Edinburgh turnaround by the time of suspension.
Hear Ian recount the mental and physical toll of battling the elements, the surreal moment the event was called off, and what it means to ride not just for the finish, but for the journey itself. This is more than a cycling story—it’s a testament to perseverance in the face of nature’s fury.
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