On the 15th June 2025, former professional cyclist turned ultra endurance rider Molly Weaver will embark on a journey to set a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the British coastline by bike. The ambitious attempt will see her ride over 7730 kilometres (4800 miles) around the UK’s coastline with the goal of finishing in under 22 days, an achievement that has eluded athletes for decades.
Her chosen bike for the record attempt? A custom built Orbea Orca. A dream ride on board her dream bike.
Build Details
FRAME: Orbea Orca carbon OMR carbon
FORK: Orbea Orca OMR full carbon
HANDLEBAR: Deda Superzero RS carbon
TRI BARS: Profile Design Carbon Aero extensions and Race Plus armrests
STEM: OC Road Performance RP11
SEATPOST: Orbea OC XP10 carbon, 0mm layback
CRANKSET: Shimano Dura-Ace Powermeter
SHIFTERS: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
BRAKES: Shimano Dura-Ace
CASSETTE: Shimano Dura-Ace 11-34
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
WHEELS: OQUO Road Performance RP45 LTD carbon
TYRES: Pirelli P Zero Race TLR (700x32c)
SADDLE: Ergon SR Road Pro Carbon Women’s Saddle
BAR TAPE: Ergon BT Allroad
BOTTLE CAGES: Elite Leggero carbon
PEDALS: Shimano Ultegra carbon
In Molly’s words:
“Having ridden multiple ultra races on board the Orbea Orca over the last couple of years, and won a few along the way, I can confidently say that it’s hands down the best bike I’ve ever ridden. There was no question that I wanted to ride it for the biggest challenge of my career, and having had the opportunity to test the Orca to its limits already, I knew I could build the perfect machine for the job.
It’s fast, comfortable, responsive, and perhaps most importantly it genuinely makes me smile from ear to ear every single time I hop onto the saddle. I can’t believe how good it is even though it’s shown me time and time again.”
