The Mighty Atom

July 11, 2014 9:26 PM

“No-one ever passed me in time trials, I used to chase and catch. It was a great thrill, it really was.”

The celebrated Eileen Sheridan rode her bicycle from Lands End to John o' Groats in 2 days, 11 hours, 7 minutes, breaking gender rules and speed records until retirement. In her own words.
posted by latkes (3 comments total)

Not to be confused with Beryl Burton another astounding female athlete of 50s and 60s Britain who has been shamefully ignored.
posted by fullerine at 2:11 AM on July 12, 2014

Lands End to John o'Groats is about 850 miles. I would be completely broken if I attempted to cover half that distance in the same amount of time—and I've done some pretty long-distance riding. Astounding indeed.
posted by adamrice at 7:16 AM on July 12, 2014 [1 favorite]

"No wonder she wins races. She has to, to get back in time for the housework!" I'm so glad times have changed.
posted by monotreme at 10:17 AM on July 12, 2014