Mark Beaumont

World Record-Breaking Cyclist

Mark Beaumont is best known for smashing the circumnavigation and Africa cycling World Records, as well as surviving a capsize mid Atlantic. His epic documentaries have taken viewers to over 100 countries, into the Arctic, the high mountains and around the world.

"Mental toughness, a depth of experience and most importantly a wry sense of humour are my greatest weapons when faced with adversity"

Topics

Motivation and Inspiration
Leadership
Achieving Goals
Teamwork
Broadcasting and Communication

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

Mark’s talks are incredibly inspirational and very memorable with injections of humour and amazing imagery. The content and key messages are always tailored to the clients’ brief.

Publications

2020
Endurance
2018
Around the World in 80 Days
2016
Africa Solo
2012
The Man Who Cycled the Americas
2010
The Man Who Cycled the World

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In Detail

Mark first made fame aged 23 for an 18,000 mile round-the-world bike race, where he smashed the previous World Record by a staggering 82 days. In 2015 Mark rode the length of Africa at a pace of 160 miles a day, taking 18 days off the previous best. Off the bike, he has ocean rowed through the high Arctic and survived after capsizing whilst rowing the Atlantic. Outside of sport and broadcasting, Mark is a business ambassador and speaker, as well as working with a number of charities and educational organisations. In 2018, he was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to sport, broadcasting and charity.

What he offers you

Pulling on his career as an athlete, as well as his experience as a BBC broadcaster, Mark is valued for his ability to translate record breaking performance and strategy planning to a wide range of business audiences. His background in economics and as an investor in start-up businesses brings a depth of experience to his talks, over and above the sporting metaphors.