#velo7

Guinness have spoken, and the world record attempt is finally official. Here are a few statistics from the race:

296,000 calories burnt

£17,000 raised for Cyclists Fighting Cancer

230 litres of water consumed

212 hours in the saddle

111 litres of Torq energy consumed

31 hours of sports massage and physiotherapy

6kg of weight lost

2 occasions of being chased by animals

1 ligament tear

1 puncture

Following the world record attempt, Velo7 are working with a major UK broadcaster on the Race Across Europe documentary, due to be aired in 2015. The whole event was filmed by two members of the Velo7 team who are now working to produce a gritty yet comical reflection of the difficulties and triumphs involved in the challenge.

Commenting on the future for Velo7, James said: ‘I would love to give other students the opportunity to experience what we did. It taught us a lot. We had to come up with the concept, develop our strategy and source corporate support, before delivering on a massive promise. To have done that successfully and with my mates is just awesome.’

After receiving official recognition from Guinness we can safely say posts regarding the world record attempt will now come to a halt. However, stay tuned for news regarding the documentary, future initiatives carried out by other students and Velo7 product launches.’

If you have been following the progress of Velo7's Race Across Europe and are feeling inspired, then there is a chance to take part in a similar challenge with the help of our partner Ride25. 

Ride25 is a unique cycling holiday company providing cyclists of all levels and abilities the opportunity to cycle from the UK to the other side of the world leg by leg, over 25 legs.  Most legs are 4 days long averaging 75 miles a day.  You simply commit to one leg at a time, but with the ultimate aim of cycling from the UK to Australia over 25 legs.   (If you really don’t fancy a particular leg though, you can skip it and continue onto the next one!)

It’s not just about the cycling though…Ride25 is all about the camaraderie, delicious food, stunning landscapes, joint experience, the challenge of a lifetime, a few glasses of wine or beer in the evenings and just enjoying the ride. 

Ride25 is not a race but it is a challenge - and for every Ride25 tour that you complete, you get a unique Ride25 badge on your personalised cycling shirt to prove you’ve done it!

Ride25's experience means they provide all of the route mapping, support staff, meals from local restaurants, accommodation and cycling shirts. All while raising money for their chosen charity 1morechild. 

For more information visit their website!