THE MAN WHO CYCLED THE WORLD EP1

The inside story of Mark Beaumont's extraordinary solo attempt to smash the Guinness World Record for cycling around the world.
In August 2007, 24 year-old Scot Mark Beaumont left Paris at the start of an 18,000 mile journey across four continents, one of the greatest endurance challenges ever attempted. Aiming to cover 100 miles a day, he faces the challenge of finding food and water while racing against the clock.
Crossing Europe, he battles with broken spokes, faces soaring temperatures and tackles the terrifying traffic of rush-hour Istanbul.