Overview

• Sarah Ruggins broke the men’s and women’s records for the 2,700 km John O’Groats to Land’s End and back cycling route, completing it in 5 days, 11 hours, and 14 minutes.
• She beat the men’s record by 6 hours and 43 minutes and the women’s record by 4 days, 17 hours, and 40 minutes.
• Diagnosed at 16 with complex regional pain syndrome, Ruggins lost the ability to walk and spent years in rehabilitation before turning to cycling in 2023.
• During the record-breaking ride, she cycled 500 km per day on just over 4 hours of sleep each night.
• The challenge also raised funds for The Bike Project and Bikes for Refugees, supporting cycling initiatives for vulnerable communities in the UK.