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Scotswoman breaks Land's End-John O'Groats cycle record

@Legogmack Christina Mackenzie@Legogmack

Cyclist Christina Mackenzie has set a new women's record for completing the Land's End to John O'Groats route.

Mackenzie, from Lewis in the Western Isles, completed the 839-mile (1,350 km) journey in 51 hours, five minutes and 27 seconds.

Her time beat the previous record of 52 hours, 45 minutes and 11 seconds set by Lynne Taylor in October 2002.

Mackenzie's record attempt raised money for Alzheimer Scotland in memory of her mother Elizabeth.

Mrs Mackenzie, who had vascular dementia, died in July 2014.

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Stirling-based Mackenzie, a swim development officer and has been cycling competitively since 2016, had planned to make the ride last year.

It was postponed due to the Covid pandemic.

She said: "Through lockdown, the training has kept me going and knowing you have something to aim for is great motivation."

@Legogmack Christina Mackenzie@Legogmack
Christina Mackenzie during her record-breaking ride