The Man Who Cycled the Americas by Mark Beaumont
In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days.One of the highlights of Beaumont's writing is the way he captures the subtle nuances of life.. a brilliant read that really captured my imagination -- Mary Bor * curiousbookfans.co.uk *
Mark Beaumont grew up in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands. When he was twelve, he cycled across Scotland, then a few years later completed the 1,000 mile solo ride across Britain from John O'Groats to Land's End. His next long-distance ride took him the length of Italy, a journey of 1,336 miles, helping to raise £50,000 for charity. After graduating from Glasgow University, he decided against a conventional career and devoted himself full-time to his endurance adventures.
In 2008, Mark completed his Guinness World Record-breaking cycle around the world, having travelled 18,297 miles in just 194 days and 17 hours. He has self-filmed and presented three documentaries for the BBC, The Man Who Cycled the World, The Man Who Cycled the Americas, and most recently Rowing the Arctic, the story of the six-man team who crossed the ocean to the magnetic North Pole in August 2011.
Visit his website at www.markbeaumontonline.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9780552163972 |
| ISBN 10 | 055216397X |
| Title | The Man Who Cycled the Americas |
| Author | Mark Beaumont |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-03-29 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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