• Laura Massey-Pugh - ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022.

  • Jan 27 2022
  • Length: 46 mins
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Laura Massey-Pugh - ultra/long distance cyclist, planning to break the tandem around the World Record with her husband Stevie in 2022.

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  • Laura in her own words:   “I’m a 35 yo Veterinary Surgeon, ultra/long distance cyclist, hiker and runner who loves having adventures... and this year, 2022 I plan to break the tandem around the World Record with my husband Stevie.   I started out in life not at all sporty or fit but adventurous: white water kayaking, cycling, hiking and camping.     I realised mid-twenties I wanted to get fitter as well and this coincided with meeting Stevie and being introduced to long distance cycling where I completes a range of long distance events on solo and Tandem including the infamous Paris-Brest-Paris solo and Lejog on a tandem.     I then took up running and after a couple of false starts ran wainwright's coast to coast by myself in May with Stevie as support, 190miles in 5 days.  We have also completed some of the more epic long distance walks I the UK such as Offas Dyke and the Pennine Way, camping along the way with our dog Geoffrey (as well as West Highland way, Ridgeway and Hadrians wall)   2022 is the big one though! 18,000 miles, 180 days, 2 people, 1 bike!! We set off in June to attempt to break the current Tandem World Record!”   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is LauraHer passion for long distance cyclingGrowing up adventurous, but not being sporty when youngerGetting into Lyrica!Drifting away from sports during uni and workStarting her fitness journey again Audax - a long distance cycling club Studying to become a Veterinarian Meeting Stevie at a beer festivalFirst dates and getting the tandem bike outNever being a gym goerGetting back to the basics and building things graduallySay hello to the dogs!!What she loves about long distance cyclingBeing competitive with herselfHer first 100 mile raceThe Super Randonneur awardTactics for riding on the bike as a teamAll Points North an unsupported cycling event across the north of England.  The planning and the logistics Magical moments!The challenge for 2022!Deciding to cycle around the world on a Tandem!!!The route…Starting in Berlin, Germany 180 days…The money, the budget and paying for the challengeGetting the initial sponsorshipWanting to be sponsored by AlpkitThe approx start date… 5th June 2022Having supportive bossesThe final bit of preparation and what’s involvedRiding throughout winter and getting use to riding in all weathersNew podcast - Stoked to be here! How to follow along with the journeyFinal words of advice for other women who want to take on a big, exciting challenge   Social Media   Website: www.stelatandem.com    Instagram: @SteLa_Tandem    Facebook: SteLa Tandem Round the World Record    Twitter: @SteLaTandem   
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