"Molly Weaver's dedication: Unconcerned about anything but the record, she circumnavigated Britain's coastline in 21 days"
Molly Weaver Smashes British Circumnavigation World Record
Molly Weaver, a former professional cyclist for Great Britain's Sunweb team (now Picnic PostNL), has made history by becoming the first woman to attempt and successfully complete the British Circumnavigation World Record[1][2][3]. Weaver completed the gruelling 7,732-kilometer journey around Britain's coastline in an astonishing time of 21 days, 10 hours, and 48 minutes[3].
The journey was filled with challenges, especially on the West Coast of Scotland, where Weaver faced horrendous weather conditions[2]. However, the presence of her loyal crew and supporters, including her girlfriend Rachel, her brother Sam, and fellow record-chaser Ben, as well as Steve, the mechanic at her bike shop, kept her spirits high[4].
Weaver's crew also included a rotating entourage who helped document the journey on Instagram, and strangers who cheered her on, even in torrential rain, making her believe she could achieve her goal[4]. The support crew grew throughout the three weeks on the road, with volunteers joining in to help Weaver on her mission.
Weaver's attempt was not just about breaking records but also about raising funds for the UK's Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)[5]. Donations can be made here for the noble cause.
After a debilitating crash in 2017 that ended her professional road racing career, Weaver rebuilt her relationship with riding, starting with off-road gravel rides with her father[4]. This journey around Britain marked a significant comeback for Weaver, who previously represented Great Britain as a professional cyclist.
During her record-breaking ride, Weaver visited over 100 RNLI coastal stations[4]. She covered around 370 kilometers a day over 18 hours, pushing herself to her limits to achieve her goal[4].
The British Circumnavigation World Record is a challenging 7730-kilometer ride, with less than 22 days to complete. Weaver's achievement surpasses the previous GB Coastline record set by Nick Sanders in 1984[3].
Weaver rode around Wales during her attempt at the record, and her story and experiences of this record-breaking ride are shared in a podcast episode on Detours[3][4][5]. This remarkable feat by Molly Weaver is a testament to her resilience, determination, and passion for cycling.
[1] Molly Weaver smashes British Circumnavigation World Record - BBC Sport [2] Molly Weaver breaks Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of Britain by bike - Cycling Weekly [3] Molly Weaver's British Circumnavigation World Record Attempt - Detours Podcast [4] Molly Weaver: Breaking records and raising funds for the RNLI - Cycling UK [5] Molly Weaver's British Circumnavigation World Record Attempt - RNLI [6] Molly Weaver's Instagram - @mollyweavercycling [7] Molly Weaver's JustGiving Page - JustGiving [8] Molly Weaver's website - mollyweavercycling.com [9] Molly Weaver's Twitter - @MollyWeaverCycling
Sports: Molly Weaver's record-breaking British Circumnavigation was a testament to her determination and passion for cycling sports.
Road racing: After her career-ending crash in 2017, Molly Weaver's 7,732-kilometer road racing journey around Britain marked a significant comeback in her professional racing career.
