Caroline Soubayroux & David Ferguson broke the Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation around the world on two bikes by a married couple, during a global pandemic. It took them 202 days and the traveled through 21 countries, covering nearly 29,000 km (18,000 miles). Caroline & David share their experiences and discuss how COVID completely shook up their original plan, along with how they mentally cope with returning to "normal life" after the trip.

EPISODE LINKS:

Bart's Charity: https://www.bartscharity.org.uk/

Race Across UK: https://raceacross.cc/en/race-across-series/

Guinness Record Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_world_cycling_record

GUEST LINKS (Caroline Soubayroux)

- Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caro_sbx/

- Caroline's Twitter: https://twitter.com/caro_sbx

- Caroline's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/16814025

GUEST LINKS (David Ferguson)

- David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dferguson/

- David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_dferguson

- David's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3289119

PODCAST INFO

- Podcast Website: https://adventures-less-traveled.com

- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LpB7vI

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-less-traveled/id1681357393

OUTLINE

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:10) - Part 01: Logistics & Dates

(02:25) - Inspiration

(06:30) - Career Hiatus & Reception from Managers

(09:05) - Part 02: The Route

(15:05) - COVID difficulties around the world

(18:25) - Camping & Accommodations

(20:50) - Cycling Through Africa

(26:00) - Cycling on Circuit Of The Americas (COTA)

(29:00) - Being Dragged Down (Or Not) By A Cycling Partner

(33:15) - Cycling Without Weight (i.e. Gear)

(36:10) - Part 03: Returning to "Normal Life"

(42:50) - Keeping Memories

(43:45) - Next Guest on Podcast

PODCAST SOCIAL

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/adventures.less.traveled

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_ALT_podcast

- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdventuresLessTraveled