Congratulations to Lynn Salvo for breaking the USA W-E record in the oldest, female category. Lynn completed the 4029.1 miles from Ocean Shores, WA to Portland, ME at the age of 73 yrs 359 days. The minimum required distance for this record is 3200 miles which Lynn also exceeded greatly.
This eclipsed the current record of 67 years 78 days by 6 years 281 days. This is also a new Guinness World Record (GWR). This is the second time Lynn has set this GWR. She was 67 years and 32 days the first time.
Rider Information
Rider Name: Lynn female)Age: 73
Age Group: Women 70-74
Rider Hometown: McLean, VA
Rider Country: US
Rider Website: Link
Record Information
Record Type: OldestRecord Category: Solo
Bike Type: Standard
Record Start Date: 20230618
Record End Date: 20230915
Record Statistics
Distance (miles): 4029.1Distance (km): 6484.21
Speed (miles/hour): 1.87
Speed (km/hour): 3.0
Extra Information
Certification Type: OfficiatedGuiness Record? Yes
Fixed Gear?: No
Draft?: No
Officials: Callyn Worcester, Kay Spangler, Sandra West, Michael West,, Randi Korn, Susan Schmitt, Giampaolo Salvo
Crew: Darryl Spangler, Sandra West, Michael West, Susan Schmitt, Giampaolo Salvo
Challenges Overcome:
Notes: An amazing show of determination and endurance for one just 6 days shy of 74 years young!
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