Cyclist: How did you get into ultracycling?
Emily Chappell: It was quite unconventional. I started out as a commuter in London and then took the big step to being a bike messenger. That was when I got used to being on the bike all the time. You don’t really think about whether or not to do it because it’s your job. I went on to do some long-distance tours, starting at 60 miles a day and the distance just got bigger and bigger. Racing was the next logical step.
Cyc: But recently you’ve been struggling with your health.
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