Mark Beaumont

13ADL1X
13ADL1X Posts: 151
edited May 2010 in MTB general
Has anyone here been to see his "The man who cycled the world" talk?

If so is it worth checking out?
The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.

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  • Radioactiveman
    Radioactiveman Posts: 964
    Thinking of going this saturday in morecambe,depends if my mate is going.

    Oh and a permission from the boss
    £1.25 for sign up http://www.quidco.com/user/491172/42301

    Cashback on wiggle,CRC,evans follow the link
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  • mr_poll
    mr_poll Posts: 1,547
    Think tonight is his first date so not sure anyone will be able to tell you much at the minute I am afraid.

    Been following him on Twitter on his Americas trip - quite like the guy. However there seems to be some animosity over him and the sponsorship he has received and his links to big corporations (this talk has something to do with Lloyds bank). Some guy "beat" his world record and then absolutely slated Mark due to the above.
  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    Tickets were only £14 so I'm off on Friday. Had nothing else on so thought why the hell not.
    I'll update afterwards.
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.
  • alexh1981
    alexh1981 Posts: 34
    Thats a name i remember from back in the day when i was a bit younger and he was racing bmx's...

    was quite nifty on a wee bmx from what i remember!
  • tortoise not hair
    tortoise not hair Posts: 32
    13ADL1X wrote:
    I'll update afterwards.

    please do as am thinking of going myself
  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    As promised I'm now able to comment on last nights talk.

    I enjoyed it and the guy is very likeable. Quite humble - although it seems obvious that he clearly considers what he has done as normal so for him cycling 3500 miles into a constant headwind is just like me popping to work.
    He didn't overplay what he had done which I liked but also didn't brush it off as if everyone could do it.

    It lasted about 2 hours with a 20 minute break. The first half was about the round the world trip and the second half was about the recent Americas trip. I prefered the first half as it was more about the journey whereas the second half was more about the technical aspects of making into a documentary.

    It seemed hard to believe that literally 3.5 weeks ago he had just finished a 6 month trip which involved climbing two massive mountains with no climbing experience and cycling between them! The fact he could stand on stage without his legs going amazed me.

    He signed books during the break and after the show and was very freindly.

    I'd recommend it as it is quite inspirational. I did feel compelled to get home and plot a massive ride somewhere. I reckon it was worth £14.

    Hope this helps.
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    Cheers for the write up - looks interesting - think I will see if there are any dates near me.
    www.sherwoodpines.yolasite.com
  • mtb-idle
    mtb-idle Posts: 2,179
    I'm booked into the night he does Epsom: 6th May
    FCN = 4
  • tortoise not hair
    tortoise not hair Posts: 32
    Cheers for the update will have to go see me thinks

    get my book signed!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    watched the first part last night on the iPlayer.

    Mad. did need a mini cam for parts where pointing a camera was not permitted like US customs.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • solsurf
    solsurf Posts: 489
    What a great guy, saw him Saturday worth every penny.

    Go see!
    http://www.pogu.co.uk
  • adb1006
    adb1006 Posts: 938
    nicklouse wrote:
    watched the first part last night on the iPlayer.

    Mad. did need a mini cam for parts where pointing a camera was not permitted like US customs.

    I watched that tuesday night. What amazed me, is that he did the Americas trip on a singlespeed! One of the climbs was 8500 ft - the man is mental.
    Rock Lobster Team Tig SL Custom
  • paulrockliffe
    paulrockliffe Posts: 64
    You sure it wasn't the Rohloff he used for his first trip?
  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    Yea its deffo a Rohloff.
    there's no way he'd ever walk again if this trip was done singlespeed. Imagine the knee pain! :cry:
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.
  • adb1006
    adb1006 Posts: 938
    I did wonder if he had some kind of fancy hub thing going on but didn't get a particularly good view. He's still MENTAL though :lol:
    Rock Lobster Team Tig SL Custom
  • 13ADL1X
    13ADL1X Posts: 151
    Yea - I can't argue with that. Anyone who thinks a decent bike ride should last over 6 months has to be questioned!! hahaha
    The trail is long and my legs are burning but I can't stop smiling.
  • fnegroni
    fnegroni Posts: 794
    13ADL1X wrote:
    I prefered the first half as it was more about the journey whereas the second half was more about the technical aspects of making into a documentary.

    I actually quite enjoyed both parts: I really wanted to know how the heck he made some of the shots.

    Only problem was the venue itself: in Camberley (that was last night's show), I got there by bike from Wokingham, there was nowhere near the theatre to park my bike. Ended up locking it to the ramp for wheelchair use. That was on advice by the venue's manager by the way.

    I was also the only guy in biblongs (it was cold when I cycled back home at midnight), and probably made a few people snigger as I looked more like a gymnast...

    Someone managed to get their bike signed which I would have to, was it not for the fact that I actually ride the bike and don't really fancy never cleaning the bike again...

    BTW, I had a quick chat with Una, Mark's mum, and I think she projects the 'rock' persona: very humble but very determined!
    http://wokinghamcyclist.blogspot.com
  • mezza77
    mezza77 Posts: 8
    I saw your bike as I walked in, I had tucked mine round the back, which turned out pretty well as they opened the fire door at the end and I stepped out right next to my bike. Suprised there wasnt more bikes around, as after 2 hours of listening to someone talk about riding, I was desperate to jump on my bike and get the wheels turning.
  • fnegroni
    fnegroni Posts: 794
    mezza77 wrote:
    Suprised there wasnt more bikes around, as after 2 hours of listening to someone talk about riding, I was desperate to jump on my bike and get the wheels turning.

    Indeed!
    Cycling back at night, only soul in sight for miles, made me connect with the World!
    http://wokinghamcyclist.blogspot.com
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    I have the 3 episodes of 'The Man who Cycled the Americas' I think sitting on my Sky+ ready to watch. I missed the talk near me which I was a bit gutted about as I forgot to write down the dates! :oops:
    www.sherwoodpines.yolasite.com

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