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Originally posted by doogalman
Lost any interest in Nick Saunders after the revelation that he was not the fastest in real terms because he was having stopovers and not including the time in the total from start to finish. Unlike other people going for the title.
Long way round is still an excellant view. |
Its not bad viewing and Nick is barking mad and a very nice guy.
The same rules about stops etc applied to Kevin and Julia Saunders for their round the world time, so i understand Nick unofficially beat their record, but Guiness Book of Records declined any more attempts on the grounds of safety.
Long Way round is great viewing and had THE budget, but for real fun check out Mondo Enduro, and Terra Circa. Its all about about a bunch of normal lads who have done the round the world trip twice (doing the Siberian bit long before Ewan and Charlie, despite their claims to be the first).
Its all filmed by the lads themselves so is not top notch but without any disrespect to the Long Way Round, is far more of a challenge and lots more entertainment. Its also been on Sky a few years ago. Brilliant stuff, can't recommend both of them enough. JEALOUS me, no way.
