Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne published in 1873.

In the story Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the World in 80 days on a £20,000 wager set by his friends at the Reform Club.

Now, more than 144 years later, Mark Beaumont is capturing that same spirit of adventure with the Artemis World Cycle, his Record Breaking quest to cycle around the World in 80 days.

As Mark powers around the World he shall also be supporting Orkidstudio, raising awareness and funds for their work in Africa which impacts health, and promotes education, equality, and financial prosperity through innovative architecture and construction. 

Mark Beaumont has been the Patron of Orkidstudio since 2010 and shares Orkidstudio's belief that everyone has the right to good design and access to healthy, inspiring and dignified spaces. 

“I love the imagination and effort that goes into Orkidstudio projects - it is all about creating sustainable buildings which become the heart of communities, made predominantly by locals. It is incredible to see what they can create.” 

(Mark Beaumont)

To further support Mark and Orkidstudio why not Buy-A-Mile? For each of his 18,000 miles around the World, Mark is looking to raise £10. To donate to one of Mark's miles today, click here.