Mark Beaumont set to complete 80-day around-the-world trip one day ahead of schedule

Scotsman due to arrive back in Paris on September 18

Mark Beaumont

(Image credit: Visit Scotland)

Mark Beaumont's attempt to become the first person to cycle around the world in 80 days looks set to be over one day early as the adventurer powers through the final leg of his marathon trip.

Having set off from Paris on July 2, Beaumont is now making his way through the middle of Spain having crossed Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North America, and is now set to arrive back in the French capital one day ahead of schedule on September 18.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.