ONE WAY NORTH

Dr. Sarah Ruggins takes on a 6,000km world record attempt across Europe

Three years ago, Dr. Sarah Ruggins learned to ride a bike after a life-changing illness left her unable to walk or use her hands.
On June 5th, 2026, she’ll begin her attempt to become the fastest person in history to cycle across Europe.

But Sarah’s story didn’t begin with world records.

MEET DR. SARAH RUGGINS

As a teenager, Sarah was a rising track athlete with dreams of competing for Team Canada on the Olympic stage. Everything changed when she was diagnosed with CRPS at 15 — one of the most painful conditions in the world, and one that medicine still doesn't fully understand. After years of fighting to recover, she rebuilt her life, finished school, and earned a PhD in financial economics from the University of Edinburgh before finding her way back to endurance sport through cycling.

From crashing out of the Transcontinental Race in 2023, to establishing herself as one of the most compelling endurance riders in the field in 2024, to breaking the outright LEJOGLE record in 2025 — a return route spanning the full length of the United Kingdom, Land's End to John O'Groats and back.

Sarah's journey has never been about the straight path. It's about continuing forward anyway.

Breaking Records

In May 2025, Sarah made history on the EnviLiv. She set the outright LEJOGLE record — 1,720 miles in 5 days, 11 hours, and 14 minutes, on just 6.5 hours of sleep.

She beat the previous men's record by nearly seven hours. She beat the women's record by more than four days. She also set the fastest women's one-way and 1,000-mile times in history.

For someone who once lost the ability to walk, the numbers tell part of the story. The rest is harder to measure.

Next Challenge: One Way North

6,000km.
9 Countries.
35,000m of elevation.
22 hours of riding per day.

On June 5, 2026, Dr. Sarah Ruggins will roll out from Tarifa, Spain, with one goal: To become the fastest person in history to cycle across Europe. The route stretches from the southernmost point of Spain to Nordkapp, Norway, crossing an entire continent through exhaustion, weather, doubt, and very little sleep.

The current record stands at 16 days, 20 hours and 59 minutes.

One Way North is more than a record attempt. It’s a project rooted in endurance, human potential, and the idea that you do not need permission to pursue something enormous.

This June, there is only One Way North.

Riding for More than a record

Through One Way North, Dr. Sarah Ruggins is raising funds for World Bicycle Relief, helping provide Buffalo Bicycles to people in rural communities where distance remains a barrier to education, healthcare, and opportunity.

Her goal is to fund 500 bicycles, creating lasting impact for thousands of people around the world.
Every donation helps mobilize independence, opportunity, and joy on two wheels.

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"The EnviLiv and I are attempting to set another precedent in June. But this time I’m riding for more than a record - I’m riding for every woman who’s ever wondered if she could."

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