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Benify’s Jonas Deichmann completes world-first Eurasia cycle in just 64 days
Benify’s superstar Jonas Deichmann yesterday became the first person in history to cycle the entire landmass of Eurasia – from Portugal’s coast to Vladivostok, Russia – in just 64 days.
Jonas, who set off from Capo da Roca (Portugal) on 2nd July, arrived in Vladivostok on Russia’s eastern coast just before sunset to set a new world-record of 64 days, 2 hours and 25 minutes – a staggering 6 days ahead of schedule.
Munich-native Jonas (30), who was met by the national media upon arrival in Vladivostok, said: “Finally reaching the Pacific and setting the world record feels amazing. I have worked so hard for it and had such a tough time towards the latter stages in Siberia with snowstorms and poor road conditions. This has been my biggest dream for a long time, and it's such a great feeling to accomplish it.”
The epic 16,000 KM cycle saw Jonas set 2 new Guinness World Records of making the fastest cycle across Europe (Capo da Roca to Ufa) in just 25 days, 3 hours and 38 minutes; and the fastest (and first ever) cycle across Eurasia (Capo da Roca to Vladivostok). Fans were able to follow Jonas’ progress through a dedicated website which transmitted Jonas’ live coordinates via GPS signal. Breaking the record also meant that Jonas had to cycle the entire distance without support and carrying up to 10KG of equipment, spare parts and supplies.
Jonas’ world record cycle is sponsored by the global HR-tech company Benify. Markus Kullendorff, CEO of Benify, today said: “We at Benify are proud to have sponsored Jonas and his incredibly impressive achievement; he can now enjoy some well-earned rest before we give him a hero’s welcome to our Munich office. Congratulations, Jonas, from all at Benify!”
Jonas was cycling to raise money for the TDA Global Cycling Foundation – a humanitarian organization which provides bicycles to healthcare and community development workers in Africa and India. Supporters can donate to Jonas’ cause by visiting his Fundrazr page.
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