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“My husband said I made it look too easy. But I was having a great time”: North Coast 500 record breaker Caroline Livesey on Scottish downpours, rescue rice puddings, and the joy of cycling

“Who wouldn’t want to go out for a bike ride and get cheered on as they’re riding, you know?”

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 17:34

Caroline Livesey breaks North Coast 500 record

“Possibly the greatest achievement of them all”: Scottish triathlete and gravel champion obliterates North Coast 500 record by over four hours

In the pouring Inverness rain, ultra-endurance star Caroline Livesey completed the 516-mile route in 32 hours and 22 minutes, eclipsing Christina Mackenzie’s 2022 record by four hours and 17 minutes

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 12:19

2022 Mark Beaumont NC500 record Argon 18 E-119 Tri+

Mark Beaumont’s North Coast 500 record-breaking bike and equipment

Never mind the legs... what gear does it take to ride 515 miles around Scotland in under 29 hours? Check out Mark Beaumont's record-smashing rig

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 14:38