"Heading further around the globe, why not push forward completely? - With one record accomplished, only one left to conquer as the father-son pair cycle the world"
George and Josh Kohler, a father-son duo, are currently embarking on an epic cycling journey around the world. The pair set out from Norfolk, England in March, with a goal to circumnavigate the globe on bicycles.
Their 30,000km journey has three main aims: a personal challenge, inspiration, and fundraising. They have already beaten the 6,800km record set by an Indian father and son, but there is no record for their 30,000km ride on Guinness World Records. However, Guinness World Records has officially endorsed their journey as a formal bid for two world records.
Their biggest single climb of the trip so far was a 203km ride, which they undertook at 3 a.m. They have been on the road for months and are still just a quarter of the way through their journey.
Highlights of their journey so far include the scenery, particularly Turkey's Cappadocia region, and the kindness of strangers. They have faced challenges such as a cracked bike frame, a disintegrated bottom bracket, a four-day desert stint on flat, die-straight roads, and a closed hotel. In Uzbekistan, they encountered a major climb, unplanned major distance, and a closed hotel.
The next fortnight will see them traversing Kyrgyzstan, followed by a brief stint in Kazakhstan. The big, two-month, push through China is expected to follow. They initially planned to fly to Singapore and cycle back home, but decided to circumnavigate the globe instead.
George and Josh Kohler are currently £5,600 into their £10,000 fundraising target for UNICEF and men's mental health awareness. They have shared updates on their journey, including their longest day of cycling, which was 192.58 km. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on their progress and fundraising efforts, it would be best to check their official social media channels or any linked fundraising pages.
The pair are currently taking a break in Kyrgyzstan, catching up on their Instagram output and getting paperwork sorted for China. They hope to finish their journey, back at their front door again, sometime in April or May 2026. This will be the first time a father and son are attempting to circumnavigate the world on bicycles.
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- Amid their ongoing adventure-travel journey around the world, George and Josh Kohler are incorporating travel and lifestyle elements into their journey, documenting their experiences on social media and raising funds for UNICEF and men's mental health awareness.
- Despite the challenges they've faced, such as cracked bike frames, disintegrated bottom brackets, and closed hotels, the pair's adventure-travel cycling expedition has also included breathtaking landscapes, notably Turkey's Cappadocia region, and heartwarming acts of kindness from strangers.
