Hebridean cyclist sets new record for 1,000-mile Trans Alba Race

A Hebridean cyclist has smashed the women’s record for completing Scotland’s Trans Alba Race.

Christina MacKenzie, from Lewis, set a new time of four days, 10 hours and 52 minutes – a day faster than the previous record.

The race covered more than 1,000 miles, involved four ferry trips and a total of 66,000ft of climbing.

The 49-year-old, who finished sixth overall, said: “I’m tired and sore, but delighted.”