CYCLING fanatic Janet Davison is awaiting confirmation she has set a world record.

The 52-year-old from Pownall Park spent 30 days pedalling 4010 miles around Cheshire this summer.

Verification has now to be received from Guinness World Records that she has completed all requirements of the endurance task that nobody has presented to them before – the longest distance cycled in a month.

Davison has had to submit thousands of photos, videos, daily logs, signed logbooks and gps files to prove her accomplishment.

She describes herself as ‘just someone who enjoys cycling’, having never been in a cycling club, or competed in races or time trials – and only rode her first bike at the age of 22.

But the physicist and mathematician, who runs her own independent consultancy, reached the world record target of 5000km – which Guinness World Records set for her – on Day 25 and then added another 1455 to boot.

The 152 miles cycled on Day 28 was the furthest she has ever ridden.

“Before I started the challenge I didn’t know how far I’d be able to ride in total,” she said.

“I knew that I could reach the target of 5000km (3107 miles) which Guinness World Records set for me.

“I was pleased that I reached over 4000 miles without my body complaining much.

“The best thing though has been how kind, helpful and enthusiastic other people were towards my challenge.

“During my rides I had to ask strangers to sign my logbook, and they were always helpful and a pleasure to meet.”

She is not about to put her feet up though.

“There’s a lot that needs doing in our garden, and I’d like to find some new work contracts. There’s also a cycling holiday to plan,” said Davison.

She is also using the challenge to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK and welcomes donations at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JanetDavison.

You can read her 30-day blog at Janet30DayCycle.blogspot.co.uk