Caroline Livesey Breaks Women's North Coast 500 Cycling Record by Over Four Hours
North Coast 500 women's cycle record smashed by 4 hours by Gullane's Caroline Livesey in 'insane experience'

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Caroline Livesey, a 47-year-old cyclist from Gullane, has shattered the women's record for the North Coast 500 by completing the 516-mile route in 32 hours and 22 minutes. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over four hours and aims to raise £50,000 for charity.
- 01Caroline Livesey completed the North Coast 500 in 32 hours 22 minutes, averaging 16.7 mph.
- 02The previous record was held by Christina Mackenzie at 36 hours 39 minutes, set in 2022.
- 03The route involved 33,000 feet of ascent, equivalent to climbing over ten Munros.
- 04Livesey aims to raise £50,000 for Peak Education Nepal, a charity supporting disadvantaged children.
- 05She faced challenging weather, riding through rain for 80% of the journey.
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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.
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Livesey's record-breaking ride is expected to raise significant funds for educational initiatives in Nepal.
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