The Man Who Cycled the Americas

If you thought cycling around the world was impressive, Mark Beaumont’s next adventure takes things to a whole new level. After smashing the round‑the‑world record in 2008 by an incredible 81 days, he set out again the following year — this time to take on the entire length of the Americas, plus two of the highest mountains on Earth.

The Man Who Cycled the Americas follows Mark’s 15,000‑mile, solo, unsupported ride along the longest mountain range on the planet. The cycling alone is huge — but he didn’t stop there. In the same season, he also set out to summit both Mt McKinley in Alaska and Aconcagua in Argentina, something no one had ever achieved while riding between them. The wildest part? He’d never even climbed Ben Nevis before.

Told with Mark’s trademark warmth, curiosity and love of seeing the world at bike pace, this book is packed with adventure, grit and the thrill of pushing human limits. Along the way, he brings readers into the landscapes, cultures and people that make the Americas such an unforgettable place to travel.