New record for most countries visited in 24-hours riding a motorcycle
Thierry Sarasyn has set a world record after the Belgian motorcycle journalist visited 15 countries in 22 hours
A prominent motorcycle journalist has broken a world record for visiting the most amount of countries while riding a motorcycle in one 24-hour period.
Thierry Sarasyn started his ride in southern Poland, strategically chosen because of its close proximity to a significant number of countries. After a bit of ducking and diving, Theirry found himself in northern Italy, before heading north and ending his trip in the Netherlands. At the end of the trip, Thierry racked up an impressive 1,367 miles and completed the feat in just 22 hours. Making this final point all the more impressive is the fact that prior to the trip Thierry had set himself the goal of completing the journey, yet breaking no speed limits and no local road traffic laws. That meant he had to basically ride 1,300 miles, through different countries all with varying traffic laws, in less than 24 hours, all while he had an imaginary IAM instructor breathing down his neck!
The bike Theirry chose for the ride was a safe bet for any looking to clock some big miles, quickly and in comfort; the Kawasaki Versys 1000. The bike was prepped by Bridgestone prior to the run with new tyres, and Motul supplied the oil and Theirry packed some extra fuel just in case he was caught short. Oh, and on that front, RideApart reports that a mixture of Immodium, Isotonic drinks and astronaut food got him through his 22-hour marathon.
The record Theirry has broken is actually one he already held after he visited 13 countries in 2022 while riding an MV Agusta Super Veloce.
Also, If you recognise Thierry’s name it might be because he’s done some launches for Visordown.com when the UK was in full lockdown, you can check out his review of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 right here.
Pics courtesy of Wetteren Actueel
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Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
