A HUGE THANK YOU to all the sponsors who are sharing my dream of breaking the World Record for cycling around the world. This support is essential to give Mark the wherewithal to train and complete this 18,000 mile race. In addition, do click ‘Meet the Team’ to find out which individuals are also involved in making this expedition possible.

Sponsors

Artemis is a leading UK fund management company and proud title sponsors of this expedition. After just 10 years, Artemis are a market leader in dedicated active investment management. Through this success Artemis are able to support a range of sporting endeavors including a number of adventure races and ocean yacht racing

LDC is the private equity arm of the Lloyds TSB group. We provide private equity funding of between £2million and £100million for management buy outs (MBO), institutional buy outs (IBO), and development capital transactions (expansion, replacement and acquisition) for UK domiciled businesses. LDC has a very strong community aspect to the business and support local and national UK charities. In addition to Mark we are also supporting the sporting efforts of Meghan Beesley, an Olympic hopeful, and Luke Radford, a young Worcester cricketer.

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the world and includes Radisson SAS, Park Inn, Country Inn, Missoni, and Regent. The Rezidor Hotel Group have provided major backing for this expedition and are also proud to be associated with the World Childhood Foundation, one of the expeditions charitable partnerships.

“Helping people live safer, more secure lives” since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a leading global multi-line group of insurance companies.

Events and Activities is a Scottish organisation committed to raising funds for charity by running challenging outdoor endurance events for people like you. Encouraging those who wish to enhance their experience of wild places through challenging team events, whilst raising money for worthwhile charities in the process.

Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard , based outside of Charlottesville, USA are very generously supporting this cycle challenge. Kluge Estate offers three lines: Kluge comprised of Kluge Estate New World Red and CRU aperitif; SP, the winery’s collection of high-quality sparkling wines made in the méthode Champenoise ; and the Albemarle collection of elegant every day wines

Berghaus, through the support of British mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington, are the expeditions main clothing sponsor.

Koga Miyata are a Dutch based bike manufacturer and world leader in expedition bikes and will be providing support for this World Record attempt.

Trident Sensors, who also equipped Ellen Macarthur’s yacht, are providing the necessary GPS tracking and global communications.

The Yellowbrick Adventure Tracker is a well-proven, self-contained, fully-automatic satellite tracking device. It will accurately report its position from anywhere on Earth, including polar, ocean and desert regions. It is lightweight, waterproof and built to withstand extreme environments.

Glasgow University has capital and also support sponsorship from the geography, I.B.L.S. and media relations departments.

Thanks to Lyon Equipment for supplying kit from the following suppliers

Local Business Support

Tim, James and the team at The Bike Chain have been absolute legends over the past year fixing my regular bike breakages and being a constant source of advice. The bike chain is now under new ownership which promises even better kit and service - go and say hi if you are in Edinburgh

Athletes’ Angels Ltd organise the medical and therapeutic support for many major outdoor endurance events and are providing sports massage and physiotherapy for the Artemis World Cycle Challenge

Run 4 It are Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow based running specialist shops (cross training is a key element in preparation)

The Escape Gym and Spa is part of the exclusive Scotsman Hotel, which is to be found next to the North Bridge in Edinburgh’s city center.

Ian Burke Associates, an Edinburgh based Architectural firm are providing sponsorship to enable Mark to be able to train full time.

BCG web design. Bruce Murray, the webmaster for PedallingAround.com, has been involved in the design and maintenance of the website along with liasing with Mark on many other IT/PC skills required to get the expedition underway.

Footprints is an outdoor pursuit shop and travel clinic based at Charing Cross in Glasgow and have very generously supplied an array of equipment including all the MSR cookware. Go and say hi to Heather, Kev and Harry next time you need anything for the great outdoors.

HealthLink360 provides unique, specialist, healthcare to those serving with Voluntary Agencies, Christian Ministry, and Relief and Development Organisations, worldwide. Recognising the particular health stressors – physical and emotional – of this type of work, Healthlink360 believe preparation and ongoing care is essential for workers. Drawing on extensive experience high quality, sympathetic, and affordable medical and psychological care is offered before, during, and after service.

A big thank you also to Pearl Izumi for equipment support