From June 2009 until February 2010 Mark was on expedition from Anchorage in Alaska to Usuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. The aim was to climb the highest peaks in both North and South America and cycle the length of the Rocky and Andes mountains. Mark successfully summited Denali (Mount McKinley) at 6,198m and Aconcagua at 6,962m as well as cycling over 13,000 miles. This journey was captured for a three part BBC1 documentary series called ‘The Man who Cycled the Americas,’ that was shown in March/April 2010. A book about this journey will be published May 2011.

From August 2007 until February 2008 Mark was cycling around the world. In 194 days and 17 hours and after 18,296 miles, through 20 countries, Mark finished back at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, breaking the previous circumnavigation World Record by 81 days. A four part BBC1 series called ‘The Man who Cycled the World’ documented this journey. Marks first book, by the same name was published in May 2009 and has become a sports bestseller. Mark held the circumnavigation World Record for two and a half years until Vin Cox (UK) set a new time of 163 days, 6 hour and 58 minutes. See www.greatbikeride.com for more about Vin.

A school’s blog also followed the world cycle, exploring the geography, people and cultures. This cross curriculum, educational resource is still available by following the icon on the left.

EXPEDITION TEAM

UNA BEAUMONT

Una is Mark’s mum and has supported his expeditions for over a decade. As Events Co-ordinator Una oversees the logistics and planning of Mark’s expeditions. In addition she organises his talks and appearances in the UK and abroad.

CRAIG ALI

Using his systematic approach to well being and performance through breathing, mobility, flexibility and strength, Craig has helped Mark recover from the demands of the world cycle as well as helping him reach peak condition for his next ultra endurance event. Click on Craig’s photo to find out more about Marks training.