Jen Orr (43), a physical therapist from Murrieta, CA attempted to break the World Ultra Cycling Association (WUCA) 24-hour SOLO Female World Record of 439.65 miles and fell short with 410.88 miles completed in the 24-hour time allotment.
The attempt took place on November 7, 2020 in Borrego Springs, CA. on a 10-mile (on-road) circuit observed by WUCA for certification verification. Weather conditions put a strain on Orr’s efforts with an unexpected wind and rainstorm lowering temperatures and delivering winds ranging from 20 to 50 mph.
In spite of the conditions, Orr set several endurance cycling records (pending WUCA certification):
*Most miles cycled in 6 hours by a female – 113.11 Miles
*Fastest 200 KM cycled by a female – 06.35.58 (6 hrs, 35 mins, 58 secs)
*Fastest 300 KM cycled by a female – 10.26.36 (10 hrs, 26 mins, 36 secs)
*Fastest 200 MILES cycled by a female – 11.15.06 (11 hrs 15 mins 05 secs)
*Fastest 300 MILES cycled by a female – 16.55.47 (16 hrs 55 mins 47 secs)
*Fastest 500 km cycled by a female – 17.33.18 (17 hrs 33 mins 18 secs)
After the race, Orr was elated with her performance and humbled by the distance and weather factors. Orr said, “Unfortunately, the weather conditions impacted my physical efforts but did not affect my mental focus or drive to give it my all for 24 hours. The weather factor was out of my control, but otherwise my crew and I performed our tasks exactly according to plan and are ecstatic about the results.”
The greatest all-time female ultra-endurance cyclist Seana Hogan said, “Watching Jen grow as a strong ultracyclist should inspire everyone. Her tenacity and perseverance are truly amazing. I know she has more to come!”.
Asked if she will make another attempt at the 24 hour record, Orr replied “There are already plans in the making to return to Borrego Springs in early 2021 to establish the solo distance records for 500 MILES and 1000 KM, and hope to break the 24 hour record at that time as well.”
Jen is also hoping to visit Sri Lanka and participate in future Ride for Ceylon charity rides.
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