Imprint: Corgi
Published: 29/03/2012
ISBN: 9780552163972
Length: 496 Pages
Dimensions: 198mm x 30mm x 127mm
Weight: 370g
RRP: £11.99
In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. His race against the clock took him through the toughest terrain and the most demanding of conditions. In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance challenge. And this one would involve some very big mountains.
The Man Who Cycled the Americas tells the story of a 15,000 mile expedition that once again broke the barriers of human achievement. To pedal the longest mountain range on the planet, solo and unsupported, presented its own unique difficulties. But no man had ever previously summited the continents' two highest peaks, Mt McKinley in Alaska and Aconcagua in Argentina, in the same climbing season, let alone cycling between them. Oh, and Mark had never even been up Ben Nevis before.
Full of his trademark charm, warmth and fascination with seeing the world at the pace of a bicycle, Mark Beaumont's second book is a testament to his love of adventure, his joy of taking on tough mental and physical feats, and offers a thrilling trip through the diverse cultures of the Americas.
Imprint: Corgi
Published: 29/03/2012
ISBN: 9780552163972
Length: 496 Pages
Dimensions: 198mm x 30mm x 127mm
Weight: 370g
RRP: £11.99
Interesting, engaging and truly knackering just reading about it
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