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“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

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Mark Beaumont smashes North Coast 500 record by half an hour

Scottish ultra-endurance athlete battled wind and rain to return to Inverness Castle less than 30 hours after setting off on 515-mile ride

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 14:31

Josh Quigley breaks North Coast 500 record

Nine months after sustaining life-threatening injuries, Scottish ultracyclist beats existing record by less than 5 minutes

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 13:54

Josh Quigley aims to break North Coast 500 record this weekend – and is raising funds for Texas medical facility that saved his life

Scot undertakes challenge 9 months on from life-threatening injuries sustained when driver crashed into him

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 14:22

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Seven women ride 500-mile Scottish route in under 36 hours

The Adventure Syndicate set new record on North Coast 500, dubbed "Scotland's Route 66"

Mon, May 16, 2016 14:01

Women’s cycling collective to tackle Scotland’s North Coast 500

The Adventure Syndicate aim to complete route in under 36 hours - and inspire other women to ride

Mon, May 09, 2016 16:15

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Video: Mark Beaumont cycles 500 miles non-stop through the Scottish Highlands

Describes challenge as ‘beautifully simple, but wonderfully scary as well’

Sat, Nov 07, 2015 12:52

Mark Beaumont after finishing North Coast 500 (source North Coast 500 on Twitter)

Mark Beaumont rides 500 miles on “Scotland’s Route 66” – in less than 38 hours

Adventurer's latest challenge is close to home, but sees him spend longest time ever in the saddle

Wed, Aug 12, 2015 10:30