Tough Girl Podcast

Jenny Graham - Fastest woman to cycle around the world. 18,000 miles, over 4 continents, through 16 countries, completing the trip solo and unsupported in just 124 days!

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Scottish ultra-endurance adventurer Jenny Graham has smashed her way into the Guinness world records by becoming the fastest woman to cycle around the planet. Last summer her ride took her 18,000 miles, over 4 continents, through 16 countries, completing the trip solo and unsupported in just 124days. To prepare for that challenge Jenny raced some bike packing routes including the Arizona Trail 750, Highland Trail 550, the Cairngorm Loop and the Yorkshire dales 300 and completed a winter LEJOG in four days! Show notes Jenny introduces herself Growing up in the Highlands of Scotland Being adventurous from a young age  Getting into cycling and mountain biking Lack of female role models growing up Loving the challenge of mountain biking Cycling to Bothies in Scotland and staying overnight Doing an outdoor course and getting to go skiing Getting work experience  Funding her life with a young child How her cycling developed The Highland Trail 550 and quitting the race 8 days in!!!  Wanting to go back and finish th