Kajsa Tylen is a competitive, record-breaking cyclist.[1]

On December 31, 2016, the Sweden-born cyclist living in Nottingham beat the 78-year-old standing Guinness World Record for the number of miles cycled in one year by a woman.[2] The distance completed was 52,025.09 km (32,326 miles).[3]

The highest position prior to that was gained by Billie Fleming in 1938. She cycled 29,604 miles (47,642 km) on 24 November, but continued cycling until the end of the year.[4][5]

Tylén cycled an average of 142,53 km per day between New Year's Day and New Year's Eve, 2016.[6]

She was also voted 2016 Total Women's Cycling Awards Unsung Hero.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Strange, Jessica. "Kajsa Tylen Year Record Rider Live Streams Final Miles Today". Total Women's Cycling. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  2. ↑ Arthurs-Brennan, Michelle. "Kajsa Tylen Surpasses Billie Fleming Year Long Cycle Milestone She's done it! And she's still got a month to go..." Total Women's Cycling. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  3. ↑ Tylen, Kasja. "Kajsa Tylén Guinness World Record holder". Fund Me. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Kajsa Tylen: Cyclist's 32,000-mile ride smashes world record". BBC News. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  5. ↑ Harley, Nicola (31 December 2016). "New world record crowns claimed for cycling and football as the oldest man celebrates his 146th birthday". The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  6. ↑ MacMichael, Simon (31 December 2016). "Kajsa Tylen's record-breaking year ends with 32,326 miles cycled". Road.cc. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  7. ↑ Arthurs-Brennan, Michelle. "TWC Awards 2016: Winners Unveiled". Total Women's Cycling. Retrieved 12 September 2017.


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