The Man Who Cycled the World
The remarkable true story of one man's quest to break the record for cycling around the world On the 15th of February 2008, Mark Beaumont had pedaled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris—194 days and 17 hours after setting off in an attempt to circumnavigate the world. His journey had taken him, alone and unsupported, through 18,297 miles, 4 continents, and numerous countries. From broken wheels and unforeseen obstacles in Europe, to stifling Middle Eastern deserts and deadly Australian spiders, to the highways and backroads of America, he’d seen the best and worst that the world had to offer. He had also smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. This is the story of how he did it.Told with honesty, humor, and wisdom,The Man Who Cycled the Worldis at once an unforgettable adventure, an insightful travel narrative, and an impassioned paean to the joys of the open road.Photos from Mark Beaumont's Journey Around the WorldWearing the official World Cycle strip.Mark enjoys the good and fast roads of Texas, having already covered over 14,000 miles of the world in less than six months.Taking a drink of scarce water as Mark leaves the deserts and wilderness of southern Pakistan.Seeing the world in all its detail--Mark passing a local cyclist and a donkey and cart in eastern Pakistan.Celebrating a new World Record. Mark Beaumont stands arms aloft at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France after covering 18,296 miles in 194 days and 17 hours by bicycle.