Woman who lost the ability to walk due to rare condition smashes cycling world record

Sarah Ruggins, who has complex regional pain syndrome, at John O’Groats after completing her cycling challenge - (James Busby)

A cyclist who lost the ability to walk as a teen after being diagnosed with a debilitating illness has broken the world record for cycling the length of the UK and back.

Sarah Ruggins, a Canadian wealth manager living in Gloucestershire, completed the 2,700km (1,677 miles) journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back again in five days, 11 hours, and 14 minutes.