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Back to EpisodesHow They Cycled from Alaska to Mexico | Michiel and Chiara
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In 2022 Michiel Desmet and Chiara Maffina set off from Anchorage in Alaska on a long distance cycle to set the Guinness World Record for the longest ever handbike ride. This would be the first time either of them would undertake a long cycle tour so there were a lot of unknowns on the trip.
In 2013 Michiel was involved in an accident in Thailand and suffered a spinal cord injury which left him paralysed. Through years of rehabilitation he was able to discover the joy which came with riding a handbike and the freedom which goes along with it. It set off a dream to 'see what was possible' and the idea for the record attempt was borne.
I recorded this interview with Chiara and Michiel whilst they were in Mexico, and discussed their experience and journey during this record breaking ride of 8556kms.
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