A father-and-daughter pair set a new world record for the largest GPS (Global Positioning System) drawing by a bicycle team. Mr Frederic de Lanouvelle and his teenage daughter Mathilde rode 2,162km in France from Aug 16 to 31, according to the Guinness World Records...
Mr Frederic de Lanouvelle and his teenage daughter Mathilde rode 2,162km in France from Aug 16 to 31, according to the Guinness World Records website.“This record attempt is a way of passing on to my daughter the values of surpassing oneself and of adventure, of discovering France and of getting a positive message across to as many people as possible”, the father told Guinness World Records.
Mr de Lanouvelle had previously completed the Marathon Des Sables, which is a multi-day marathon covering about 250km, reported media outlet Cycling Weekly. Their ride also raised more than €26,000 for a charity for children with heart defects. PHOTO: STRAVA/FACEBOOK In Singapore, cyclists and their outdoor “GPS art” or “Strava art” had attracted more hype about two years ago when safe distancing measures resulted in increased physical activities that take place outdoors. Cycling routes traced included a dinosaur, a pig and many other shapes.Friday, October 6, 2023
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