lachlan morton

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. After securing overall wins at the Tour of Utah and Tour of the Gila in 2016, Lachlan Morton began his professional cycling career with the Chipotle–Garmin Development Team (2011–2012) before joining professional teams such as Garmin–Sharp (2013–2014), Jelly Belly–Maxxis (2015–2016), and Team Dimension Data (2017–2018). During this period, he also claimed stages in the Tour de l’Abitibi in 2010, establishing himself as a formidable presence in traditional road cycling. Morton transitioned to ultra-distance cycling and humanitarian efforts, gaining wide recognition in 2021 with his impactful ‘Alt Tour.’ He rode the entire 2021 Tour de France route, including transfers, unsupported, covering 5,500 kilometers and remarkably finishing five days ahead of the professional peloton.

In 2024, Morton 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 and further establishing his place as a leading figure in the sport.