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Kapp To Cape

”Steve and I clutched hands – his right in my left – and then we simultaneously pushed down with our feet. Cogs clicked, wheels turned, and we were on our way. We left Nordkapp within minutes. Cape Town was only 18, 000 kilometres away.”Deciding to break away from his comfortable lifestyle in London, Reza and his friend Steven set off from the most northerly point on mainland Europe to cycle the 11, 000 miles to the other end of the planet, completely unsupported.Their expedition becomes a race against the clock, as they attempt to complete the trip in a world record of just 100 days. Battling punishing terrain and primitive roads, harsh and debilitating climates, malaria, food poisoning and heat stroke, their thrilling journey brings them face to face with some of the
world’s most stunning, memorable and volatile regions.This is the intensely personal story of one man’s mission to create a more positive, purposeful life, and the compelling account of the epic journey he took to get there.
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” Steve & I clutched hands – his right in my left – & then we simultaneously pushed down with our feet. Cogs clicked, wheels turned, & we were on our way. We left Nordkapp within minutes. Cape Town was only 18, 000 kilometres away.” Deciding to break away from his comfortable lifestyle in London, Reza & his friend Steven set off from the most northerly point on mainland Europe to cycle the 11, 000 miles to the other end of the planet, completely unsupported. Their expedition becomes a race against the clock, as they attempt to complete the trip in a world record of just 100 days. Battling punishing terrain & primitive roads, harsh & debilitating climates, malaria, food poisoning & heat stroke, their thrilling journey brings them face to face with some of the world’s most stunning, memorable & volatile regions. This is the intensely personal story of one man’s mission to create a more positive, purposeful life, & the compelling account of the epic journey he took to get there.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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