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The Man Who Cycled the Americas

Cadena:BBC One

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S01E03 - "South America"

Emitido el Apr 6, 2010, 9:35 PM

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Mark Beaumont, who broke the record for pedalling around the world is back on the road. This time the adventure promises to be more exhilarating and agonising - Mark's journey will take him from Alaska, USA to Ushuaia, in southern Argentina; cycling the length of the Rockies and Andes, 13,000 miles through 12 countries. He'll also attempt to reach the summits of the highest mountains in North and South America. For nine months, Mark will self-film his intimate adventure at bike speed.

Detalles

Estado
Finalizada
Idioma
English
Duración
50 min
Estreno
March 23, 2010
Finalizado
April 6, 2010
Horario
Tuesday a las 22:35

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Episodios (1 Temporada · 3 Episodios)

North America

At the beginning of his journey, Mark sets off near Anchorage, Alaska and is treated to an impromptu prayer session with the locals, in a remote burger bar where he is topping up the 6,000 calories he needs each day to keep going.

Mar 23, 2010

50 min

Central America

Mark crosses into northern Mexico, a region notorious for drugs-related killings and kidnappings. He is joined by a local photojournalist who gives him a tour of his home city, Juarez, possibly the most dangerous city on earth.

Mar 30, 2010

50 min

South America

Beginning with a lift on a container boat through the Panama Canal, it's not long before Mark faces Ecuador's poor roads and relentless up hill slogs. Already behind his target to reach Mount Aconcagua in time for the seasonal weather window, a bout of severe food poisoning is the last thing he needs.Before taking on Aconcagua Mark must take on the 600-mile long Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth. Nothing lives in this stunning Mars-like wasteland, yet Mark has to survive here for two weeks.

Apr 6, 2010

50 min

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Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont

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