{"product_id":"the-man-who-cycled-the-world-isbn-9780307716651","title":"The Man Who Cycled the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable true story of one man's quest to break the record for cycling around the world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe had also smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. This is the story of how he did it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold with honesty, humor, and wisdom, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Cycled the World\u003c\/i\u003e is at once an unforgettable adventure, an insightful travel narrative, and an impassioned paean to the joys of the open road.A fascinating tale of determination and discovery, and a gripping, emotional ride through the peaks and valleys of the mountains and the human spirit.”  - Dean Karnazes, ultra endurance athlete and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUltramarathon Man\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003e120 years ago, the idea that it was even possible to bicycle some 20,000 miles around the world captivated the public’s imagination. What would they think about Mark Beaumont and his modern mount, completing the journey not in two or three years time but in less than two hundred days? \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Cycled the World\u003c\/i\u003e delivers \u003cb\u003ea fast-paced, lively account of this extraordinary achievement, infused with insights and humor.”\u003c\/b\u003e – David Herlihy author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Cyclist\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBicycle: The History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cycling enthusiasts and readers of such varied books as Joe Kurmaskie's \u003ci\u003eMetal Cowboy \u003c\/i\u003e(1999), Tim Moore's \u003ci\u003eFrench Revolution \u003c\/i\u003e(2002) and Robert Penn's \u003ci\u003eIt's All about the Bike \u003c\/i\u003e(2011) will definitely want to check this one out.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Racing aficionados and armchair racers seeking freewheeling glimpses of the world via bicycle will cherish the trip.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Beaumont\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands. When he was 12, 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, Beaumont completed his Guinness World Record–breaking cycle around the world, having traveled 18,297 miles in just 194 days and 17 hours. He has self-filmed and presented three documentaries for the BBC, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Cycled the World, The Man Who Cycled the Americas\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently \u003ci\u003eRowing the Arctic\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of the six-man team who crossed the ocean to the magnetic North Pole in August 2011.","brand":"Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44885691138277,"sku":"NP9780307716651","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780307716651.jpg?v=1767740396","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-man-who-cycled-the-world-isbn-9780307716651","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}