This is not for charity - Round The World Record Attempt

[rich p]

Vin Cox starts his RTW record attempt this Sunday from Grenwich Meridian. 7th Feb 08.00.

Would be great to see a good crowd there to see him off

www.greatbikeride.com

It looks a more interesting route although the map is incomplete.

 

[dpiper]

Map loads slowly due to detail, but may also being under modification as the route had to be changed this week due to failing to get a Saudi visa

 

[Garz]

Are you his biggest fan as you are cross posting the same information?

(post #113)

 

[hubbike]

interesting that you could theoretically have a support vehicle. that would allow you to go significantly faster imo. as you could have a very light bike. Plus you could get a very good nights sleep in a van. I would be up for either being a support driver or a competitor in Vin's idea of a 2012 race.

First RTW cycle race. Wouldn't it be great to say you were involved!

 

[dpiper]

Yes, I'm helping Vin with publicity etc. I've almost ridden around the world (www.tra-velo-gue.co.uk) at a similar pace (but not in one go - I'm not mad) so have some experience to help him with, but of course no-one is going to ride the bike for you if you set out on such a mission.

I'll be riding alongside Vinn toward Dover on Sunday and anyone who'd like to ride along is most welcome.

08:00 Grenwich Meridian Sunday 7th Feb

 

[Isla Valassi]

Can we assume from the deafening silence that Sayarer didn't break the record?

 

[Gary Cummins]

The lad did well:
Sayarer spoke to editor John Kitchiner about his gripping 165-day 18.000-mile circumnavigation of the world, which he completed late in 2009.
Speaking to London Cyclist editor John Kitchiner, Sayarer said, "I wanted to show it could be done on a paltry budget by a normal person...”

His time is the fastest yet recorded for the challenge, beating two other rival attempts made in 2009, and he expects to be confirmed as the world record holder by Guinness some time in 2010.

 

[rich p]

I suppose it depends on your definition of 'normal'

 

[Tony]

The lad did well:
Sayarer spoke to editor John Kitchiner about his gripping 165-day 18.000-mile circumnavigation of the world, which he completed late in 2009.
Speaking to London Cyclist editor John Kitchiner, Sayarer said, "I wanted to show it could be done on a paltry budget by a normal person...”

His time is the fastest yet recorded for the challenge, beating two other rival attempts made in 2009, and he expects to be confirmed as the world record holder by Guinness some time in 2010.

...er....according to whom?

 

[rich p]

Apparently he only ate chicken and did it on a poultry budget

 

[Garz]

*baddum tssst*

<groans>

 

[panamslam]

Guinness took about six weeks to confirm my world record, which I guess would be similar to adjudicate.

Tick tock, somebody has made a boobie...

Can't find anything to say that Bowthorpe got his confirmed either.

 

[Isla Valassi]

Guinness took about six weeks to confirm my world record, which I guess would be similar to adjudicate.

Tick tock, somebody has made a boobie...

Can't find anything to say that Bowthorpe got his confirmed either.

'Panamslam', I just wondered if you had read the idiot's blog and his ubsurd rants?

 

[panamslam]

'Panamslam', I just wondered if you had read the idiot's blog and his ubsurd rants?

Ha, yeah I gave it a scan. Kinda wanted to read about his ride but the focus seemed to be elsewhere...

The man certainly has the bit between his teeth on a number of issues and other cyclists. Perhaps some of this energy could have been diverted into making sure he stuck to the Guinness rules.

 

[Isla Valassi]

Can't find anything to say that Bowthorpe got his confirmed either.

This is true - if you check out the Guinness World Records site, Mark is shown as the current World record holder. It seems that James Bowthorpe and Julian Sayarer must have mucked up big time with their attempts.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2008/02/080222.aspx