'His dog ate my donuts, all I wanted was a donut' – how Lizzie Hermolle became the fastest woman to scale the height of Everest by bike off-road

Lizzie Hermolle has officially set a new Everesting benchmark, becoming the fastest woman to complete the challenge off-road. Her remarkable feat saw her ascend 8,848 metres in a staggering 11 hours and five minutes, an achievement confirmed by Everesting.cc. This record-breaking performance involved repeated ascents of a single hill, pushing the boundaries of endurance cycling on unpaved surfaces.

This accomplishment places Hermolle at the pinnacle of a niche but increasingly popular discipline within cycling. Everesting, a concept born from a desire for extreme, self-supported challenges, has seen a surge in participation across road and off-road segments since its inception. Hermolle’s time not only eclipses previous female off-road records but also highlights the growing athleticism and strategic planning required to conquer such a monumental task, especially on the more demanding terrain.

Hermolle’s record is a testament to grit, and perhaps a subtle reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a dog-eaten donut to fuel an extraordinary effort.