Walter Greaves (cyclist)

Walter Greaves (cyclist)

Walter William Greaves (April–June 1907 – 1987) was a British cyclist who set the world record for distance ridden in a year - despite having only one arm and falling off numerous times. Greaves rode 45,383 miles (73,037 km) in 1936.

Read more about Walter Greaves (cyclist):  Personal Life, The Golden Book, Life After The Record

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