Champion American endurance cyclist breaks multiple world records

Murrieta’s Jen Orr competes in Borrego Springs Jen Orr is a 43-year-old physical therapist from Murrieta who loves to compete in the endurance cycling circuit. Last week, Orr attempted to break the World Ultra Cycling Association 24-hour solo Female World Record of 439.65 miles and fell short with 410.88 miles completed in the 24-hour time allotment.The attempt took place Nov. 7, in Borrego Springs, on a 10-mile, on-road circuit observed by WUCA for certification verification. Weather conditions put a strain on Orr’s efforts with an unexpected wind and rainstorm lowering temperatures and delivering winds ranging from 20 to 50 mph.“The weather was brutal from the start,” Orr said. “The winds were strongest for the first few hours, then the heaviest rain came a little afte