Kajsa Tylen Explained

Kajsa Tylen is a competitive, record-breaking cyclist.^[1]

On December 31, 2016, the Sweden-born cyclist living in Nottingham beat the 78-year-old standing Guinness World Record for the number of miles cycled in one year by a woman.^[2] The distance completed was 52,025.09 km (32,326 miles).^[3]

The highest position prior to that was gained by Billie Fleming in 1938. She cycled 29,604 miles (47,642 km) on 24 November, but continued cycling until the end of the year.^{[4] [5]}

Tylén cycled an average of 142,53 km per day between New Year's Day and New Year's Eve, 2016.^[6]

She was also voted 2016 Total Women's Cycling Awards Unsung Hero.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Strange. Jessica. Kajsa Tylen Year Record Rider Live Streams Final Miles Today. Total Women's Cycling. 12 September 2017.
2. Web site: Arthurs-Brennan. Michelle. Kajsa Tylen Surpasses Billie Fleming Year Long Cycle Milestone She's done it! And she's still got a month to go.... Total Women's Cycling. 12 September 2017.
3. Web site: Tylen. Kasja. Kajsa Tylén Guinness World Record holder. Fund Me. 12 September 2017.
4. News: Kajsa Tylen: Cyclist's 32,000-mile ride smashes world record. BBC News . 31 December 2016 . 12 September 2017.
5. News: Harley. Nicola. New world record crowns claimed for cycling and football as the oldest man celebrates his 146th birthday. The Telegraph. 31 December 2016 . 12 September 2017.
6. Web site: MacMichael. Simon. Kajsa Tylen's record-breaking year ends with 32,326 miles cycled. 31 December 2016 . Road.cc. 12 September 2017.
7. Web site: Arthurs-Brennan. Michelle. TWC Awards 2016: Winners Unveiled. Total Women's Cycling. 12 September 2017.