Go behind the scenes of Lachie Morton's Alt Tour

Take a look inside Australian Lachlan Morton's Tour de France odyssey; a solo, unsupported ride including the transfers between stages of the 2021 edition of the French Grand Tour.

Australian cyclist Lachlan Morton sets up his bivouac at the end of the 13th day of his solo alternative Tour de France cycling race. Source: Getty Images

In July, Lachlan Morton undertook one of the most ambitious challenges of his endurance riding career. He set out to ride the entire route of the 2021 Tour de France, including all the transfers - some 5,510 kilometres covered, 65,500 metres of elevation - and beat the peloton to Paris. There had been clips of his ride as it happened, but roday Rapha and EF Education-Nippo released the full-length film showcasing his adventure.

The Australian endured physical pain and exhaustion, climbing Mont Ventoux twice, among other challenges, to finish days ahead of the race. He completed 5,510 kilometres and over 65,000 metres of elevation gain in 18 days, raising over $900,000 for World Bicycle Relief in the process.

"I'm not a superhuman," Morton said. "I think it's important to show that human element in sport, particularly in cycling, because you don't see it. You see the four hours of guys doing battle on the road, and the rest of what goes on is somewhat of a mystery."

Morton reflected upon his journey just after completing the ride in Paris, you can read more below, or check out the video interview in the player above.