Tour the World by Bike
Now here’s a challenge: cycle around the world. You tourists types will enjoy reading about the trip made to benefit five charities and set a new Guiness World Record.
On Friday 15th February at 1530, Mark Beaumont completed his 18,000 miles circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. Mark arrived back at the Arc de Triomphe 194 days and 17 hours after leaving there on 5th August 2007. Total distance cycled was 18,297 miles through 20 countries. Guinness World Records have verified all the data and confirmed Mark is the new Guinness World Record holder!
