Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
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Mark Beaumont set a World Cycling record in 2008, circumnavigating the globe by bike in 194 days. This record has since been chipped away at by multiple ultra-endurance athletes, the latest record standing at just 123 days. Is it possible for Mark to smash this and cycle around the world in 80 days?
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Around the World in 80 days' follows endurance athlete Mark Beaumont as he takes on the greatest challenge of his life - to smash his 2008 world cycling record. Part One of this Two part documentary sees Mark set off on his mission to ride 30,000km around the world. This epic will see him attempt to ride for 16 hours, averaging 240 miles daily, to circumnavigate the globe in just two and a half months. This gripping adventure takes us on a journey around the globe with a truly unique perspective. With a backdrop of stunning landscapes, countries and cultures, we see first hand the raw grit, punishing physical determination and mental resilience it takes for one man to strive towards his ultimate goal.
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Mark Beaumont set a World Cycling record in 2008, circumnavigating the globe by bike in 194 days. This record has since been chipped away at by multiple ultra-endurance athletes, the latest record standing at just 123 days. Is it possible for Mark to smash this and cycle around the world in 80 days?
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Around the World in 80 days' follows endurance athlete Mark Beaumont as he takes on the greatest challenge of his life - to smash his 2008 world cycling record. Part One of this Two part documentary sees Mark set off on his mission to ride 30,000km around the world. This epic will see him attempt to ride for 16 hours, averaging 240 miles daily, to circumnavigate the globe in just two and a half months. This gripping adventure takes us on a journey around the globe with a truly unique perspective. With a backdrop of stunning landscapes, countries and cultures, we see first hand the raw grit, punishing physical determination and mental resilience it takes for one man to strive towards his ultimate goal.
GCN+ is the home of the world’s most thrilling live bike races, highlights, exclusive shows and epic cycling documentaries that you can enjoy live + ad-free + on-demand + interactive + all-year round.
GCN+ is more of everything you’ve come to love from GCN but taken to the next level: more entertainment, more races, more inspiration, more access, more analysis, more science and more to watch with exclusive and original long-form films, documentaries and shows.
GCN+ is cycling like you’ve never seen it before.
