Lachlan Morton

Lachlan David Morton is an Australian professional road racing cyclist and mountain biker, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam EF Education–EasyPost. Wikipedia

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Lachlan Morton's Latest Challenge: Beat the Horses of the Old Pony Express

The Australian who calls California home will try to do the 1,900-mile mixed terrain route in just under eight days with a combination of three different types of bikes.

Logan Jones-WilkinsOctober 2, 2026

Road Culture

Social Digest: Lachlan Morton Opens up on Mental Health Struggles at Unbound, Pedersen’s Purple Reign, 'Wout is God' at Giro d'Italia

Humanity behind the racing. A meaningful year for many riders at the Giro d'Italia and Unbound Gravel.

Julia DowdJune 4, 20251

Gravel Racing

Rob Britton and Heather Jackson Smash Records at Unbound Gravel XL

The 360-mile version of Unbound has become more competitive than ever, but still offers riders something far closer to the original Unbound launched in 2006.

Caroline DezendorfJune 2, 2025

Gravel Gear

Gallery: The Latest Prototypes, Unreleased, and New Gear From Unbound Gravel 2025

We take a look at the latest unreleased and new gear from Unbound being raced under the biggest names.

Alvin HolbrookMay 31, 2025

Road

Video: Unreleased Bike Tech Found at Unbound Gravel

Lachlan Morton's Unbound XL setup, plus many brand new gravel bikes.

Alvin HolbrookMay 30, 2025

Gravel Racing

Unbound Gravel to be Live Streamed for First Time in 2025

'We are committed to making this iconic race more accessible and engaging': Elite 200-mile races will be broadcast in full on May 31 in huge step forward for this 'Super Bowl of Gravel.'

Jim CottonMay 21, 2025

Gravel

The Traka Draws Top Stars for Europe’s Biggest and Baddest Gravel Race

Europe's biggest gravel event takes over Girona as The Traka 2025 welcomes 4,500 riders across four brutal races.

Andrew HoodMay 1, 20251

News

Rapha Issues an Apology

Lachlan Morton broke a record riding from Wellington to Auckland, but Rapha missed a key detail in telling the story.

Josh RossFebruary 24, 20251

News

Must Watch: Lachlan Morton Breaks a Bittersweet Record

Lachlan Morton finishes the Auckland to Wellington journey 92 minutes faster than the record on one of his biggest days ever.

Josh RossFebruary 24, 20251

Road Culture

Must Watch: Lachlan Morton's Record-Setting 14,000 Km Ride Around Australia

Carve out two hours of your day for “The Great Southern Country,” a new documentary about Lachlan Morton's most recent epic ride. You won't regret it.

Will TracyFebruary 18, 2025

Road Culture

New World Record for Lachlan Morton with Staggering 14,200km Around Australia

EF Education-Easypost rider and ultradistance athlete Morton averages over 450km per day during Around Australia ride.

Shane StokesOctober 5, 2024

Road Gear

Is Lachlan Morton Riding a New Cannondale Road Bike Around Australia?

Lachlan's going for a record pace of his 8800 mile lap across Australia on what appears to be a new Cannondale road bike.

Alvin HolbrookSeptember 11, 2024

News

Where's Lachlan Going Now? Morton Sets Off on Epic 14,200km Ride to Break 'Around Australia' Record

The EF Education-EasyPost 'alt rider' leaves September 5 on a quest to break the Around Australia record, which stands at 37 days, 20 hours, and 45 minutes.

Betsy WelchSeptember 3, 2024

Mountain Racing

Results: Keegan Swenson Dominates Leadville Trail 100 Once Again Despite Puncture

Swenson misses out on record after early flat but still wins by over 15 minutes.

Shane StokesAugust 10, 2024

Gravel

‘It’s a Unique and Lucky Position That I Am in:' Unbound Winner Lachlan Morton Extends Contract

Australian inks new deal with EF Pro Cycling, has more unusual projects on the cards: ‘It gives me that freedom to do the things I care about.'

Shane StokesJune 22, 2024

Gravel Racing

Unbound, or Thereabouts: How Lachlan Morton Won Gravel's Biggest Race

Morton went to Mexico, did a bunch of adventure rides, and allowed himself to wonder how it would feel to win Unbound Gravel.

Betsy WelchJune 12, 2024

Gravel Racing

Opinion: Unbound Gravel Delivered the Good News All of Us Have Been Craving

This year more than ever, there seemed to be a collective agreement to celebrate the beautiful things about the race.

Betsy WelchJune 5, 2024

Gravel Racing

Power Analysis: How Lachlan Morton Won Unbound Gravel

We dive into the power numbers of Chad Haga, Dylan Johnson, and more at Unbound Gravel.

Zach NehrJune 4, 2024

Gravel Racing

Watch: 2024 Unbound Gravel Full Race Highlights

History was made in the Flint Hills of Kansas on June 1; catch all of the action here.

Betsy WelchJune 4, 2024

Gravel Racing

Fourth Time's the Charm for Lachlan Morton at Unbound Gravel 2024

After a 75-mile breakaway with Chad Haga, Morton sprints to the fastest finish in Unbound history.

Betsy WelchJune 3, 2024