Laura Massey-Pugh - Her Inspiring Journey Around the World - 180 days on the back of a tandem with her husband. Persevering in the face of challenges and setting a new Guinness World Record.

<p>On 5th June 2022 Laura set off on the back of a tandem, with husband Stevie, from the Brandenberg Gate in Berlin... 180 days later she returned having circumnavigated the World and with a new Guinness World Record! </p> <p>But, the ride wasn't straightforward; with closed borders, sickness, monsoons, sub -10 degree temperatures and a motorcycle collision that nearly ended the trip it took everything to reach the finish line on target. </p> <p>Laura blogged and updated social media throughout the trip and relied on her skills in project management and from her ultra-distance background to make the trip a success, as well as the ultimate team work of surviving 6 months on a bike with her husband.</p> <p>We first spoke with Laura on 27th January 2022 - You can listen to that episode <a href= "https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/_pugh" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>. </p> <p> </p> <p>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don’t miss out. </p> <p>You can support the Tough Girl mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media - especially in relation to adventure and physical challenge by signing up as a patron. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1681215822659000&usg=AOvVaw2e5T3-BwoxEfPnnsnsGg1z"> www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>. Thank you. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Who is Laura </li> <li>Spending 6 months cycling around the world on a tandem bicycle and breaking the Guin</li> <li>Stats from the challenge </li> <li>Starting on the 5th June 2022</li> <li>Needing to cycle 18,000 miles</li> <li>Visiting over 21 countries</li> <li>Speaking to Laura previously on the Tough Girl Podcast - 27th January 2022 - You can listen to that episode <a href= "https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/_pugh" target= "_blan