Mark is the true meaning of peddle power. He has made a career of world firsts and records in over 130 nations & territories, made documentaries over 15 years for the BBC, GCN & CNN, as well as publishing five books. Having cycled around the World twice, he now holds this 18,000-mile record in 78 days & 14 hours – achieving the famous ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ for the first time by bicycle. Off the bike, these record breaking journeys have been through the high Arctic, mountaineering and ocean rowing, including surviving capsize in the mid-Atlantic. Mark’s background is also in business & economics. He is a partner of Eos Advisory, an early stage Innovation Fund, backing science, engineering and technology companies. A hugely experienced keynote and conference speaker, Mark is valued for his ability to translate performance and strategy planning in the expedition world to a wide range of business audiences.