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Australia Lachlan Morton has redefined ultra-distance cycling, transitioning from a traditional road cyclist to an athlete known for challenging endurance feats and impactful charity rides, motivating audiences with his unique approach to the sport.
Lachlan Morton has a sustained partnership with World Bicycle Relief. During his 2021 Alt Tour, he raised over $700,000. He partnered with the organization again during his Great North American Road Trip and for the 2022 Ukrainian refugee fundraiser.
Lachlan Morton is a rider for UCI WorldTeam EF Education–EasyPost (also known as EF Pro Cycling). This involves his participation in traditional races, alternative calendar events, and team-backed film projects like 'The Divide'.
Rapha previously partnered with EF Pro Cycling, which involved Lachlan Morton as a team rider. This collaboration included creating unique kit designs.
Tailfin has a partnership with EF Pro Cycling, positioning the bikepacking brand with a World Tour team.
Lachlan Morton recommends Knog lights for night cycling, specifically mentioning their 1300-lumen Blinder and 2300-lumen Blinder X models for powerful illumination.
Lachlan Morton uses a Wahoo device on his bike, positioning his Knog light under it.
Lachlan Morton, born on January 2, 1992, in Port Macquarie, Australia, began his cycling journey with an unconventional dedication, frequently rising at 4:30 a.m. to train before high school. This early commitment to solitary rides foreshadowed a career that would diverge significantly from traditional professional cycling. His early career included stints with development teams like Chipotle–Garmin Development Team (2011–2012) and professional teams such as Garmin–Sharp (2013–2014), Jelly Belly–Maxxis (2015–2016), and Team Dimension Data (2017–2018), where he earned significant road cycling achievements, including overall wins at the Tour of Utah (2016) and Tour of the Gila (2016), and stages in the Tour de l’Abitibi (2010).
Morton’s career gained wider recognition through his ultra-distance cycling and humanitarian efforts. In 2021, he completed the “Alt Tour,” riding the entire 2021 Tour de France route, including transfers, unsupported. He covered 5,500 kilometers, finishing five days ahead of the professional peloton, and raised over $700,000 for World Bicycle Relief. In early 2022, he undertook a 1,064-kilometer ride from Munich to Korczowa-Krakovets on the Polish-Ukrainian border in 42 hours, raising over $250,000 for Ukrainian refugees. His endeavors extend to setting fastest known times, such as completing the 530-mile Colorado Trail mountain-bike route in three days, ten hours, and 15 minutes (2022), raising $12,000 for a late friend’s family, and setting a record on Menorca’s Camí de Cavalls 360º solo. His 2023 completion of The Divide in 12 days, 12 hours, and 21 minutes, while unofficial due to support, demonstrated a strategic approach to sleep and endurance.
Beyond competitive and charitable rides, Lachlan, alongside his brother Gus, created the “Thereabouts” documentary series, exploring the world and their place within it through cycling. These films, including “Thereabouts” (2014), “Thereabouts Reprise” (2015), and “Thereabouts Colombia” (2017), showcase his philosophy of experiencing landscapes on two wheels. His participation in EF Pro Cycling’s alternative calendar, which includes events like Unbound Gravel and GBDuro (2019), highlights his shift towards diverse cycling challenges. In 2024, he further solidified his ultra-endurance reputation by setting a new record for cycling around Australia, completing the 14,201km journey in 30 days, nine hours, and 59 minutes, significantly improving on the previous record.
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