{
  "id": 5559687,
  "title": "‘It brought us closer together’ – British couple set a new record for cycling around the world",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/it-brought-us-closer-together-british-couple-set-a-new-record-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:53:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/british-couple-set-a-new-record-for-cycling-around-the-world"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amy and Kyle Hudson, a British couple, set a new record by cycling around the world. Their journey began in Montreal, Canada, and ended in their hometown of Derby, England. During their 18,100-mile expedition, they traveled through 20 countries and visited both hemispheres. They averaged around 150 miles each day, cycling from 4 a.m. until 8 p.m. Despite a serious traffic incident in Canada that left Kyle with a broken collarbone, the couple persevered. They completed their record in 123 days, 27 days ahead of schedule and 83 days faster than the previous record. The Hudsons also raised nearly £70,000 for the mental health charity Shout. Their bikes, carbon Pinarello gravel steeds, remained largely intact throughout the journey, with only minor mechanical issues. The experience brought them even closer together, as they learned more about each other's coping mechanisms. They plan to continue cycling and set new records, including a one-day distance record and a potential new world record for a married couple.",
  "summary": "After 123 days, 18,100 miles, 53 punctures, six crashes and one broken collarbone – Amy and Kyle Hudson have become the fastest couple to circumnavigate the globe by bike – and they’re still talking to each other",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}