Caroline Livesey, a 47-year-old endurance cyclist from Gullane, has set a new women's record for cycling the North Coast 500, completing the 516-mile route in 32 hours and 22 minutes. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record of 36 hours and 39 minutes, held by Christina Mackenzie since 2022, by more than four hours. Livesey embarked on her journey from Inverness Castle at 4 a.m. and returned just after noon the following day, maintaining an average speed of 16.7 mph despite facing rain for 80% of the ride. The route included a total ascent of 33,000 feet, equivalent to climbing over ten Munros. Livesey expressed her joy at the experience, attributing her success to favorable wind conditions and the support of her crew, while also highlighting the dangers she faced from traffic during certain sections. She hopes to raise £50,000 for Peak Education Nepal, a charity she co-founded, which provides educational opportunities for disadvantaged children.