Mark beaumonts ultimate endurance masterclass cycling. British cyclist completes recordbreaking ride this article is more than 2 years old mark beaumont greeted by family and friends in paris after pedalling for 16 hours. I shifted the front light from my handlebar to my helmet so i could scan the roadside for eyes. Aug 15, 2017 since july 2, mark beaumont has been almost permanently on his bike, trying to complete an incredible recordbreaking quest to cycle around the world by bike. Scottish adventurer mark beaumont has set a new world record time for cycling from cairo to cape town. Oct 29, 2011 following on from his first major expedition a record breaking roundtheworld cycle adventurer mark beaumont mixed things up a little for his second.
We ask long distance cyclist and ultraendurance adventurer, mark beaumont, 10 questions as he prepares for the artemis world cycle a guinness world record attempt to cycle around the globe in 80 days which will kick off in paris on sunday 2 july 2017. Mark beaumonts round the world in 80 days bike which. Sep 18, 2017 media caption endurance athlete mark beaumont has smashed the record for circumnavigation of the world on a bike. Mark beaumont has become a household name through his documentaries about ultra endurance and adventure. May 02, 2019 cycling an ultra long distance is a feat of endurance, but there are a few changes and tips you can make to your bike and your mental preparation. Following on from his first major expedition a record breaking roundtheworld cycle adventurer mark beaumont mixed things up a little for his second. A scottish man became the fastest to cycle around the world yesterday when he arrived in paris after nearly seven months on the road. Mark beaumont provides his top tips on maintaining your bike in preparation for events organised by wild fox events in scotland. After 18,000 miles on the road last summer, covering 240 miles a day and taking in 16 countries, mark smashed the previous record by 44 days. British cyclist completes recordbreaking ride this article is more than 2 years old mark beaumont greeted by family.
Mark ian macleod beaumont bem born 1 january 1983 is a british longdistance cyclist, broadcaster and author. Mark beaumonts circumnavigation of the world by bike on strava. Around the world in 80 days route map mark beaumont. On 18 february 2010 beaumont completed a quest to cycle the americas, cycling from. Cycling an ultra long distance is a feat of endurance, but there are a few changes and tips you can make to your bike and your mental preparation.
Oct, 2017 cycling uk member mark beaumont guides us round his recordbreaking road machine, currently up for auction on ebay. Documentary following mark beaumont as he attempts to cycle alone from anchorage, alaska, usa to ushuaia in southern argentina. Explore books by mark beaumont with our selection at. The man who cycled the americas is a brilliant travelogue set on a bike and mountains. Cycling uk member mark beaumont set a new record for cycling from cairo to cape town. Cycling the americas mark beaumont episode 1 part 1.
Artemis world cycle live tracker map mark beaumont. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the. Our live tracker shows where mark beaumont is currently in his world record attempt to cycle around the world in 80 days. Mark beaumont a 34yearold cyclist, from perthshirehas has broken the world record for cycling around the world by 44 days. This uk stage tour provides a fascinating insight into mark beaumonts cycling career, having smashed the circumnavigation cycling world record twice in his career, he now holds this 18,000 mile title in a time of 78 days and 14 hours, averaging 240 miles a day. Around the world in 195 days, six hours by bike travel. He keeps you close with the details and this can be good and bad, he literally recounts each of the 195 days and it can be taxing especially in the beginning. Mark beaumonts ultimate endurance masterclass cycling weekly. Mark beaumont attempts to cycle around the world in 80. Beaumont completed the grueling journey alone on his koga solacio disc road bike in exactly 41 days, 10 hours and 22 minutes. Bike day each year, our center for childrens rehabilitation, in partnership with the beaumont foundation and childrens miracle network hospitals, brightens the lives of around 100 children who are living with a disability by giving them a custom bike that meets their special needs and by giving them a way to live their lives as enjoyably as. Mark beaumont has broken the world record for cycling around the world by 44.
These wide tires provide the necessary comfort, but also contribute to better aerodynamics. The inspiring story of one young mans recordbreaking solo cycle journey around the world. With most of the epic journey behind him, stage 4 is the final push from lisbon back to his starting point in paris. Apr 03, 2017 cyclist mark beaumont pedaled his way into the record books in 2008 by riding round the world in 194 days. Oh, and mark had never even been up ben nevis before. As i love the gear and tech side of things, lets take a look at the kind of bike you need to average 240 miles 386km per day for 80 days. The inspiring story of one mans recordbreaking cycle around the world. The previous record for cycling around the world stands at 123 days, meaning that mark will smash the existing world record by more than 40 days if everything goes to plan. We frequently report on mark beaumonts cycling exploits on this website, including the start and finish of his recent roundtheworld record attempt.
Cycling past elephants in the dark is exhilarating, and inspired some of my fastest intervals. Impromptu surgery took place by the side of the road in russia, with beaumonts performance. Mark beaumont as darkness fell, this natural beauty became a bit daunting. A leap into the unknown adventurer and broadcaster mark beaumont is attempting to pedal his way into the history books, by cycling 18,000 miles around the world in 80 days smashing an astonishing 43 days off the current guinness world record. Nov 24, 2017 it becomes clear that mark beaumont has a few miles in his legs the moment the road rises into the pentland hills. Click to enlarge beaumont rode an average or 240 miles 386km per day, and spent around 16. My imagination ran wild, especially when the bushes grew close to the roadside. Mark beaumont is attempting to cycle around the world in 80 days. Cycling uk member mark beaumont guides us round his recordbreaking road machine, currently up for auction on ebay. May 01, 2011 the man who cycled the americas is a brilliant travelogue set on a bike and mountains. When not travelling on tv projects and expeditions he is often speaking at events, involved in various charity and educational work, book writing or in training. The man who cycled the world by mark beaumont this is the inspiring story of one young mans recordbreaking solo cycle journey around the world.
Mark beaumonts amazing aroundtheworld cycling record on. Mark beaumont is a broadcaster who has been adventuring since an early age. Review a fascinating tale of determination and discovery, and a gripping, emotional ride through the peaks and valleys of the mountains and the human spirit. On 18 february 2010 beaumont completed a quest to cycle the americas, cycling from anchorage, alaska, us to ushuaia in southern argentina. Since july 2, mark beaumont has been almost permanently on his bike, trying to complete an incredible recordbreaking quest to cycle around the world by bike. Sitting on the bike in front, on a cold november day on the edge of edinburgh. Mark beaumont, 25, completed the trip in 195 days and six.
A book of the same name, the man who cycled the world was also published about this iconic bike ride around the planet, and mark beaumont was quickly catapulted into the record books as one of the worlds most famous longdistance cyclists. Mark had set a target to complete cycling around the world in 80 days but he completed it faster and finished one day before the set target. Having smashed the circumnavigation cycling world record twice in his career, he now holds this 18,000 mile title in a time of 78 days and 14 hours, averaging 240 miles a day. Two weeks before mark beaumont headed off to enter the guinness book of records for cycling around the world in fewer than 80 days, i had the opportunity of meeting him. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mark beaumont books online. As he nears the end of his toughest challenge yet, here is. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mark s connections and jobs at similar companies. Beaumont cycled around the world in some of the most challenging conditions you can. Full of his trademark charm, warmth and fascination with seeing the world at the pace of a bicycle, mark beaumonts second book is a testament to his love of adventure, his joy of taking on tough mental and physical feats, and offers a thrilling trip through the diverse cultures of the americas. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 20, 2017 mark beaumont a 34yearold cyclist, from perthshirehas has broken the world record for cycling around the world by 44 days. Mark smashed the guinness world record by an astonishing 81 days.
That was the guinness world record time set by mark beaumont, smashing the previous record by a massive 81 days. This beat his previous unsupported attempt by 115 days and beat the previous world record by 44 days and 10 hours and should be regarded as the record. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Mark beaumont selling aroundtheworld bike on ebay for charity. Outside of sport and broadcasting, mark is a business. Despite the width, these tires score points due to their low rolling resistance, which will help contribute towards the faster completion of the ride. Nov 02, 2019 two weeks before mark beaumont headed off to enter the guinness book of records for cycling around the world in fewer than 80 days, i had the opportunity of meeting him. Look out for beaumonts promotional appearances on tv and radio around that time. Mark beaumont s documentaries, events and books about ultra endurance and adventure have taken audiences to over 100 countries. It would definatley pick up any other books written by beaumont. He holds the record for cycling round the world, completing his 18,000mile 29,000 km route on 18 september 2017, having taken less than 79 days. Around the world in 80 days mark beaumont set out to make this victorian fiction a two wheeled reality. Jan 17, 2018 endurance cyclist mark beaumont, who holds the guinness world record for cycling around the world in 78 days, is backing the big pedal 2018. Despite these setbacks, mark remained calm for the most part.
We spoke to mark for an upcoming ultradistance my bike special feature, which will be appearing in the december 2017january 2018 edition of cycle magazine. This should be described as a log book rather than a cycling book. Mark has a longstanding relationship with dutch bike brand koga. Jul 26, 2018 the inspiring story of one mans recordbreaking cycle around the world. View mark beaumont s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. As expected, there is now a book about it, and around the world in 80 days will leave you in awe at the enormity of the challenge that he set himself and the extent of his preparation pros. Media caption endurance athlete mark beaumont has smashed the record for circumnavigation of the world on a bike. As he nears the end of his toughest challenge yet, here is all you need to know about the.
Cyclist mark beaumont breaks around the world record bbc. In those six weeks he cycled 10,882 km during which time he spent 439 hours in the saddle. May 01, 2015 how about mark beaumont, the scottish cyclist and adventurer who in 2008 set a thenworld record for the route in just under 195 days, an average of more than 90 miles cycled every day. With mark beaumont having successfully completed his roundtheworld ride in 79 days to smash the guinness world record, we thought wed take a look at the bike he used for the challenge these photos were taken before the challenge. Mark beaumont set new world record for cycling around world. You are taken on a 18,000 mile journey for the world record in cycling with mr. Mark beaumont cyclist born 1983, cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author. Apr 29, 2011 the man who cycled the americas by mark beaumont is published by bantam press on 12 may 2011, priced. Bringing together a route of just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery, the route follows the main roads across the coastal edges of the north highlands taking in the villages and towns of places like ullapool, durness, john ogroats, dornoch and inverness. Mark beaumont to go around the world on his bike again this. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title mark beaumont. If anyone has seen marks tour or read his book then please let us know what you thought by leaving a comment below. Mark beaumont attempts to cycle around the world in 80 days.
Mark beaumont s top tips cycle maintenance youtube. Apr 04, 2017 mark beaumont to go around the world on his bike again this time in 80 days the roads of perthshire have been the training playground of adventurer and long distance cyclist, mark beaumont. Mark beaumont attempts to cycle around the world in 80 days the scot aims to smash the world record riding a dutch bike scottish ultraadventurer and cycling hero mark beaumont, cycled around the world in 194 days in 2008, but now he is taking it to a completely different level. He was the keynote speaker at an adventure cycling weekend in the lake district. Mark beaumonts documentaries, events and books about ultra endurance and adventure have taken audiences to over 100 countries. Mark beaumont author of the man who cycled the world. The north coast 500 was created in 2014 in an effort to boost tourism and economic growth across the north highlands. Beaumont spends more time with the people beaumont spends more time focusing on the towns and people as he travels than in his around the world journey, and those stories are told well along side the personal battles and challenges. Mark beaumonts recordbreaking koga kimera the bike and. As expected, there is now a book about it, and around the world in 80 days will leave you in awe at the enormity of the challenge that he set himself and the extent of his preparation.
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