How This 90 Year Old Made Cycling History
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Peter Langford is my wife's 90 year old Grandad, a retired vicar and a world class cyclist..?
I followed him for his final 3 days of his Lands' End to John O'Groats challenge as he attempted to become the oldest person to ever cycle the length of Britain - all in aid of 2 homeless charities.
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PETER'S JUST GIVING PAGE:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/p...
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The charities Peter is raising money for:
THE SALVATION ARMY: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news...
ACCESS COMMUNITY TRUST: accessct.org/news/1910/peter-...
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We helped him out in Dunkeld at our shop! We gave him free labour and a nice lady in a cafe paid for the small parts. Got him going again after a coffee and cake :-)
The most frequent word in the comments was “ amazing “ but I am not amazed by the younger Social Media self gratification, narcisstic individuals. This was a lesson in life, love and giving service to others…the human touch that most of humanity has lost. Well done old man ! I am only 72 years old.
@tubecated_development
9 ай бұрын
It’s never too late to begin!
What a great achievement. I thought I was doing quite well, but not as well as this, because when I hit 90 I finally succumbed to the hills where I live, and added an e-drive pedal assist kit to my road bike. He is still managing very well without so good for him, may he long continue.
I'm 62 and did this last year. Watching this has now made me feel young so hats off to Peter for an excellent effort.
What a guy. Huge respect 🙌🏼🙌🏼 This is what keeps you alive. Too many older people stop going out and moving then just slowly ebb away. I hope I can do something like this at his age 💪🏼He looks very young in the face for 90. Remarkable! 😊
@dennisluz6453
9 ай бұрын
I did not see any panniers (saddlebags) on his bike. Overnight stays at inns?
Great story and video/edit! So touched by the lorry driver giving money. As a cyclist myself I must say it is not that easy as some may think to do this even for a person in their twenties. All people that do this deserve credit and praise, but especially Peter.
Incredible. When he quotes part of Psalm 142:4 from the Bible, which in full is: I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. Wow, that cut me in the heart that I cried and again when he got on his knees to praise God. I’ve known many homeless people myself who have also become friends - some have also died, 2 this year sadly.
This is truly an inspiration to us all!! Proverbs 29:7 God has preserved you for a special purpose, Peter Langford. I donated😊
What a wonderful human being.
The man is quite an inspiration. A testament to the strength of the human spirit.
thank you Peter , thanks to someone like you this world is worth living. it is a humanistic instance, and you did the best ,
We cycled past Peter in the highlands whilst also on a LeJog run ourselves; great achievement!
Go go go what a man just for attempting it ❤❤❤
What a lovely man and a great achievement. And what a story! Thanks for the ride Peter, and Andrew for posting it to youtube.
Where there is a will a way opens up. The gentleman was highly motivated for a cause to which he made it all possible with his exemplary ride the length of Britain. Well done sir, well done. Cheers from the USA.
Such an incredible achievement and for very good reasons. Thoroughly enjoyed watching thanks.
Absolutely amazing. Much respect for Peter's family with their assistance, encouragement and obvious love and admiration . Cheers to all those who donated to his cause. Well done Andrew. Extraordinary !! Liked and subscribed. Thanks from Jacksonville, Oregon, USA. I slacked off cycling about 3 years ago but now back on my bikes (I have several) at 77. Peter is my new inspiration ... Keep the rubber side down and motor on.
Just AMAZING!!!!!
What a champion! This just popped up on my homepage - hope it will reach lots of viewers soon and that Peter will reach his goal 👏
A heart of Gold and as tough as Nails. What a combination. And all on a bog standard bike, not a Battery in sight. Superb effort, well done fella 👍
Yesterday I had a nasty crash and wrecked my bike. I was feeling really sorry for myself, all the usual “life is unfair” and “why me”. This video has just made me realise I need to “shut up stop moaning” and get on with getting the bike fixed (I’m lucky enough to have the resources to do so) and get back out. Amazing work Peter thank you.
Remarkable achievement. Well done. 👍
Amazing Peter congratulations🚴🚴🚴❤❤❤💯💯💯
Absolutely amazing achievement, well done Peter😊
Maggi, I am still inspired by your Dad and Andrew's voice is lovely on this! Love your dad kneeling down to thank God at the end. What a remarkable thing you all achieved. Thank you for sharing it micaela x
Go Peter, what a man🎉💪🚴👍
Amazing amazing I hope every body involved enjoyed the journey well done
Very inspiring, great edit Andrew. You are lucky having Peter in your lives he's a loving, inspiring deep soul. Thank you all for sharing your energy and journey with us all.
What an outstanding achievement 💪💪💪💪.... WELL DONE PETER.... Your an absolute legend❤❤❤
Thank you for this great video. And thank you Peter. I have just added a couple of cheese scones to the fundraising effort.
This is fantastic well done Peter. As an aging man myself I know what he means when you feel younger getting on your bike.
An ispirational man. Let us all follow that lead.
An incredible achievement, donation made and link shared via FB. May God bless Peter and keep him well 👏👏
Bravo to this gent! 🎉 I hope to be as spry in my 90s.
What a hero! Well done Peter! 👏
Well done, I hope at 90 I'll be able to do half of what you've achieved, I've made a donation 👍👍
Way to go ! My dad's favorite charity is the Salvation Army too , He's 83 and I just did a video of him riding my new bike on my channel
Sometimes humanity grives me hope. Such a great soul with plenty kindness
Incredible 😮 👏
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
Isn’t he just!
An extremely inspiring man. May God bless him.
Seriously impressive. what a legend ❤
Wow - what a story. Emotional watching that
Peter is a star! Inspiring? Of course he is, I hope I can follow in his footsteps next year. I’m a mere 70 yrs young, fingers crossed. Thanks for the vid.
Amazing story wonderful man I am a 62 year old gravel cyclist Peter gives me inspiration to keep pushing myself and enjoy life!
Well done Peter ! Everyone is warned about the Cornish Hills But no one tells you about that Betty Hill .
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
Damn betty hill!
What a beautiful human being Peter is!! ❤️ Awesome inspirational video. 👍💯👍
So inspirational! Love this, got me hyped up. Super happy for him as well!!
Wow - inspirational
I really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing this for us! And you got my full support!
Truly amazing 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏
Nice video man, production quality is up there
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
Legend! Amazing how quick those legs go round on the bike ❤🎉🎉🎉 donation sent and video shared!
Utterly amazing story! Good on him!
Brilliant video, what true determination it shows. A great example for everyone to aspire too. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing!!!
Chapeau Sir!
Beautiful. Congratulations, Peter! ❤
Just donated, great ride and cause. World needs more people like Peter.
Legend. Thank you for your service and humanity. Given.
Amazing.
At 84 I have a new hero and role model.
What a guy!
Thank you for this inspiring video of Peter’s amazing adventure. Kudos to Rev Peter from a colleague and fellow cyclist (59 years old) in Edmonton, Canada. Donation made! Hope the £50k goal is reached soon. ❤
Goodness what an achievement! ❤ Amazing effort… and great causes.
What an inspiration! They should definitely name this route The Peter Trail ❤️
That was inspirational. Thank you.
Wow that guy is an inspiration to all - to think I make up any excuse to not go out on my bike & Peter has cycled the length of the UK at aged 90. Absolutely amazing & well done you...! Just donated btw.... :-)
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
He really is, thanks for your donation!
Legend!
Great video thank you. I love cycling myself but sometimes I lose the drive to do it for a few weeks. I always love it when I start again. Peter is inspirational for me. If he can do this then a youngster like me in my sixties can also do it.
Absolutely amazing ❤
What a guy! Unreal effort and great vid mate
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
Thanks lad!
Well Done! Would have been a bit easier if he could have got rid of that front handlebar bag!
Saw his leaflet in a pub in Betty Hill whilst doing the cycle - proper beast, couldn’t believe it
@reuben4364
8 ай бұрын
Haha the place you stayed at around 13:00 minutes in. I also met the dog at the inn you stayed in a few days prior, really nice place
@reuben4364
8 ай бұрын
It’s not the sugar cubes keeping him going… that man has the spirit of God! Amen
Well done Peter will do a donation too 👍🏻🚴
This is inspiring that a 90 year-old would be so altruistic to give of his time and energy for those in need. Thank you vicar Peter for this inspiration. Even more inspiring would be to hear of his walk with Christ through his many years of serving Christ. I hope to hear his testimony of what Christ has done in his life. This is why we are here, to glorify Christ Jesus, whether then we eat or drink or whatever we do, we are to do All for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31.
What a man!
I'm only 70 and even after 900 miles of cycling that old dude rides far better than I can.
What an inspiration
What a nice old guy “VERY WELL DONE “ .
Fo your interest, and for Peter's, Bettyhill is named after Elizabeth the Duchess of Sutherland. She wanted to called the new village, made up of people she had cleared from the hinterland, Elizabeth's Mount but the locals had other ideas and so it became Bettyhill.
What a legend.
It’s amazing .. I live in Dunnet caithness .. the only thing you didn’t do is you mixed up the places .. you had signs for Barrock which is the about 10 miles from John groats and the sign post for Bettyhill was the opposite direction 1 hr in the car from Thurso
@AndrewRussellFitness
9 ай бұрын
I’m afraid that’ll be a mix up with my editing chronology 😂
Any way you could do an interview with him I like to know what hos lifestyle was like, how did he eat and what not that would be sweet!!!
Brilliant
Big respekt 👍💪💪
Very impressed, did he ever try knee replacement for arthritis?
sensational
Fantastik god man.
11:21 Betty Hill, how the heck did you end up there? Bit far west of Thurso 😀 Its beautiful though! Anyway watching on. Impressive old fellow, i'm gonna show this to my now 66yr old father who moans about tiredness all the time ;) 18:44 Dunnet Head! That's quite the divert.
@AndrewRussellFitness
8 ай бұрын
Peter also did southern most point (lizard) to northern most point of UK (dunnet head) as part of LEJOG so ended up those way - thanks for the support!
Wonderful achievement. I know Peter’s “secret”. ”but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.“ Isaiah 40:31
so the young ones shouldn't have any excuse not to do this!
what an absolute legend, unbelievable
i was about to ask why that young guy didnt ride with him....but then he made the stupid remark about cycling shorts.....understood....lol.....anyway....grandad did good...what a legend....
Hueg respect.
What make of bike did he use?
@AndrewRussellFitness
8 ай бұрын
It was a bespoke bike made for him by a local company I believe, not 100% on the company name. He needed extra low gears to get him up the hills!
Is he holy spirit filled? You can't serve God otherwise.
Don't say kilometers we use MILES in the UK.