From Paralysis to World Record: Sarah Ruggins on Attempting a 6000km Endurance Cycling World Record
In this episode of Where We Ride, elite endurance cyclist and world record holder, Sarah Ruggins, shares her unbelievable journey from being diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), one of the most painful neurological diseases in modern medicine, to becoming a world record holding cyclist and one of the most inspiring figures in endurance cycling.
After losing total mobility at just 15 years old and being told she may never fully recover, Sarah slowly rebuilt her life through resilience, mindset, and ultra endurance sport. Now, she’s preparing for One Way North an extreme bikepacking and endurance cycling challenge from the south of Spain to the northern tip of Norway in just 16 days.
This episode is a powerful conversation about pain tolerance, mental strength, cycling motivation, recovery, self-belief, and what it really takes to push the limits of the human body. Hear from one of the most inspirational cyclists as we talk about:
• CRPS and losing the ability to walk
• Recovering from neurological disease
• Learning to ride a bike as an adult
• Ultra endurance cycling and world record attempts
• Cycling mindset and the mental resilience required to take on a world record attempt
• Cycle training 30+ hours a week while working full time
• Sleep deprivation in endurance sports and the effect it has on your body
• Long distance cycling and the demands of extreme bike touring
• Her standpoint on not just women in cycling but inspirational female endurance athletes
• Cycling motivation, the discipline it takes to train and ride for ultra endurance events and the self-belief required
• Bikepacking adventures across Europe
• Cycling fitness, recovery, and nutrition for cyclists
• Building a high-performance support crew
• The psychology behind endurance cycling challenges
Whether you love adventure cycling, bike travel, cycling storytelling, ultra cycling, cycling insights, or inspiring human stories, this cycling interview is packed with honest conversation and unforgettable lessons from one of the toughest athletes in the sport.
Cycling enthusiasts and fans of podcasts like Watts Occurring, The Roadman Podcast, and Rich Roll you will love this episode.
Follow Sarah's world record attempt by visiting her website www.own2026.com, follow her on Instagram @sarah_ruggins and if you want to donate to her chosen charity World Bicycle Releif, you can do this here https://www.own2026.com/world-bicycle-relief
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