Around the world in 80 days : my world record breaking adventure
Beaumont, Mark, 1983-2018
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The inspiring story of one man's record-breaking cycle around the world. On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same point, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Covering more than 18,000 miles and cycling through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, Mark made history. He smashed two Guinness World Records and beat the previous record by an astonishing 45 days. Around the World in 80 Days is the story of Mark's amazing achievement - one which redefines the limits of human endurance. It is also an insight into the mind of an elite athlete and the physical limits of the human body, as well as a kaleidoscopic tour of the world from a very unique perspective; inspired by Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, Mark begins his journey in Paris and cycles through Europe, Russia, Mongolia and China. He then crosses Australia, rides up through New Zealand and across North America before the final 'sprint finish' thorough Portugal, Spain and France, all at over 200 miles a day. This is the story of a quite remarkable adventure, by a quite remarkable man.
Main title:
Around the world in 80 days : my world record breaking adventure / Mark Beaumont.
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Imprint:
London : Bantam Press, an imprint of Transworld Publishers, 2018.
Collation:
viii, 396 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm.
Notes:
"My world record breaking adventure" -- cover.
ISBN:
9780593080412
Dewey class:
910.41092
Language:
English
BRN:
345799
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Countries | 910.41092 BEA | Available |