BMW Endurance Enduro Champions of the World 

 

            
                
                       
                                                  
 


 

  • Take one dream, a Herculean Guinness World Record Endurance challenge

  • Two Powerful new Generation, All Terrain, Continental crossing BMW motorcycles

  • A charity fundraiser for Children of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

  • "BMW Endurance Enduro 2009 Guinness Champions of the World" Simon & Monika Newbound

Simon and Monika Desktop Picture TV Sudios Two Years Planning, A lifetime Dream 
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“I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter: to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.”

Imagine months after passing your motorcycle test & with no mechanical experience or support vehicles
over landing around the world from east to west as a "Team " by the greatest landmass and then exceeding 189000 Kilometers with non stop riding which means we never ever stopped and took employment for a few months, and we stayed together throughout as per the "official rules" because Continuous journey and team means exactly Continuous and Team and then successfully Smashing the Guinness Endurance World Record!
When someone tells you to keep going that "Encouraging" When you tell yourself "Do not stop" that's powerful and when God says' "PERSIST UNTIL YOU SUCCEED" then victory is assured!

World Record Success for Monika and Simon. Aim to exceed a greater distance than 99600 Kilometres in one continuous journey. Officially achieved Oct 2005 when we surpassed 183.000 Kilometres. In 2001 we categorically stated "Nothing in the world, would or could stop us bringing the world record home to Great Britain" and 4 years later, true to our word we delivered"

Who ever said dreams never come true "Experience the Spirit & Dream of BMW Motorrad!"

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which "one" has overcome while trying to succeed.”

Here you will find samples of the media from our Guinness World Record challenge. The publicity featured is from
from 2001, including Global, National and local TV, Newspapers and Magazines. It has been our pleasure to promote our sponsors and display their Logos to the worlds media for these past years.
            
                
“By sacrificing everything, you’ve choosing to do your best in order to have what you truly desire; and a honourable feeling that you truly gave 100 percent to achieve success"

Greetings to all you sports fans, riders and adventurers. Thank you for visiting and thank you to everybody for making our challenge such a memorable one. This was our lifetime dream and we did say success was guaranteed! It has been truly incredible to experience the worlds cultures, its people and it hospitality. Thank you also to all our valued sponsors for your faith and generosity. If winning is in your heart and you have fantastic sponsors you can never, ever fail !

Special Thank you to Car Tec Group BMW Ostrava & BMW Bike Manager Mr. Jiri Nespesny for their sterling service and support and for undertaking a heavy Duty Service on our Record Breaking BMWs !
Riding long distances as a couple is an amazing and sensational experience and certainly not difficult if your journey if full of breaks, & you take different jobs along the way or even have time apart as a team to recover and rest! On world records you cant fly home i.e. to your place of departure to rest & then fly back, besides flying back to your start means its the "End" and this is OBVIOUSLY why Endurance World Records are extremely difficult to brake because you have to "Endure", there is no rest, jobs or flights home! This is the difference between a "Successful Endurance World Record Challenge which is achieved through Sacrifice! Resolve! Determination! and Endeavour! and adventure holidays! so never be afraid to start your dream because with jobs here and there you can go on and on.  Enjoying your lifetime dream and experiencing the worlds rich diversity of culture it will for sure, and be in no doubt, change your life for ever!
       
Grand Canyon Simon- Early Morning Start

  • Last Position

  • N  39.36.047

  • E  021.43.747

  • Previous: Taormina

  • Now: Agrigento

  • Countries: 54

  • North America Crossing 5

  • 1.5 Circumnavigations of the Earth

  • Days 1490

  • Weeks 260

  • Duration 72 Months

       
Northern Hemisphere Gymnázium Františka Palackého Valašské Meziříčí
Monika and Simon's Route from May 2002

Desire is the force on the inside of you that is displayed by you as an unstoppable action to "NEVER, EVER GIVE UP !”

Route since our departure in May 2002 & riding the same two BMW GS motorbikes we have circumnavigated the earth one and a half times by the greatest landmass covering a distance of over 123000 Miles. Rode across 54 Countries, visited every landlocked state of USA and province of Canada and crossed North America coast to coast five times and rode above the arctic circle on 3 separate occasions.

“The world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows where he is going.”

A collection of Video clips from 2002. The videos feature clips from our adventure video journal including Asia to North America and some of the places, cultural experiences and characters from our Guinness World record challenge. We hope you enjoy them.

 
“Purpose is what gives life a meaning.”

Motorcycling is seriously fun, seriously exciting, seriously enjoyable, seriously adventurous, seriously relaxing, seriously educational, seriously cultural, seriously pleasurable, seriously rewarding, seriously refreshing, Try it, Experience it, Dream it, Live it, Challenge it, Fulfill it! One life - Embrace It.
 
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Picture features Monika, English Teaching staff and students from
Gymnázium Františka Palackého Valašské Meziříčí Husova 146 Val Mez. We had the honor and privilege to be invited to give our BMW World Record Presentation to the students and Teachers. Many thanks to Dagmar Krouska, Karel Adamec, Zuzana Podešvová, Petra Kasparova and of course the "Dynamic, Confident and Assertive Students" for whom it was a pleasure for us to meet.  More pictures available on the "Dreammaker page".
       
Country Synopsis
"Face to Face with our Nations Heroes" Col Pardy (NATO) & members of "26 Royal Engineers Regiment".

We had the honor to be a part of their homecoming after coalition operations. Possibly the most humbling experience of our Record Challenge, we salute you.


If you like what you are viewing then Please send a donation to: "Booth hall" Charities Department - Spirits of adventure, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Hospital Road, Manchester, England M27 4HA. We raise money for our charity by providing multimedia adventure presentations. 100% of all donations goes to our cause. We are donating not one, but two record breaking motorbikes to our charity, if you are a museum, organization and would like our bikes; please contact the hospital
“We have got but one life here. It pays, no matter what comes after it, to try and do things, to accomplish things in this life and not merely to have a soft and pleasant time.”

A brief account of our World Record Challenges from Country to Country. To date we have visited 54 countries and enclosed is a brief summary of our travels from Oct 2002.

After 54 countries, 123,000 miles, Guinness World Record Success we are still today riding exactly the same two motorbikes as we were in 2001 which is testament to the design and build quality of BMW. Experience it, Challenge it, Dream it, Live it. But one life and an exciting world - Embrace every second!
“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.”

We invite you to sign our guest book. A special thank you to all of you that already have and we will try our best get back to you as soon as possible. By signing our guest book after meeting us you let our family & friends know we are ok and provide up to date information on our whereabouts! Please state where we where last seen.

“Achievement is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to go after.”

  • Children of Booth Hall RMCH

  • Everybody who contributed to our world record success - It takes a team to make a dream

  • Sir Alex Ferguson - Winner

  • Col Pardy - "Hero" British Army

  • Annie Seal - Paris Dakar

  • Chris Scott - Adventurer

  • Charlie Boardman - Adventurer

  • Ewan McGregor - Adventurer

  • Helga Pederson - Adventurer

  • Kelly Newbound - Never EVER Give Up!

  • Jimmy Lewis - Paris Dakar

  • John Deacon - Paris Dakar

  • Klaus Borst - Adventurer

  • Ron Ayres - Adventurer

  • Ted Simon - Adventurer

 
Chiziku Tokyo and Simon 

Hotel Support

“The world belongs to the energetic, to those that have a go, and to those that have the strength to venture beyond

Picture features Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson
. Sir Alex was appointed United manager on 6 Nov 1986. Two decades, 30 trophies later he still has the passion, drive and enthusiasm to be the best.

We thank
the transport companies who have sponsored our world record challenge. Last support "Speed Ferries" which sails from England to France in less than 50 minutes. Not only is their service fast, convenient and comfortable it is also the cheapest channel crossing from the UK to France.

“A thing that cannot be accomplished should never be undertaken.”

Picture features the World famous Paris Dakar rider and four times British Motocross Champion John Deacon. John sadly passed away doing what he loved best as a participant in the Syrian Motorbike Rally. John was a great inspiration for our world record quest. Johns last words to us just days before he died was "What ever you - Do not quit, Do not Fail" - We salute you"

Last hotel support is the world famous
BLUE HOUSE HOTEL - ISTANBUL. Situated only 500 meters from Turkeys number one tourist attraction the Blue Mosque. The BLUE HOUSE not only provides the best panoramic views of Istanbul and the mosque it also boasts one of the world's greatest hotel room. The Blue House we rate as one of the top 3 hotels in the world. We enjoyed our stay that much.
 

“Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it.”

Picture features our special friend Chizuko from Tokyo Japan. We met Chizuko in Beijing China and again in Tokyo Japan were Chizuko hosted Monika and I for three weeks.

It was with great delight that we could meet with Chizuko and her friend Tommy in the Beskydy Mountains of Czech Republic and reacquaint ourselves with great memories and stories of our time together in China and Japan. Pictures was taken in a forest Pension in Eastern Europe

“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements in life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about, such as being allowed to Live ones dream.”

For all general enquiries please email Monika and Simon click
here. It will be nice to hear from you. Please note due to time on the road there could be a small delay in getting back to you.
 
       
Iron Butt Challange

“Challenges—life is full of them; without them, how would you know and realize the awesome power that lives within you?”

Sony Vaio Club an Online community for SONY Vaio owners.

Royal British Legion
Riders Club is for serving members and former members of the British Military. A fantastic club for like minded people who love motorbikes.

GSCLUBUK for BMW riders who are Excited by the great outdoors. Excited about Riding a BMW GS bike on road and off road and excited about travel near or far. Fantastic club give it a try. Discover the World famous "Spirit" of bikers.

“A challenge is nothing but an opportunity turned upside down.”

We have been asked many times what is our favorite picture from our Guinness World Record Challenge ?
This pictures features Simon arriving at the coast town of  "Cape Spear" Canada  which is the the furthest point East in North America.

Our arrival on the beach represented a complete overland circumnavigation of the Earth "West to East" by the widest landmass. It took Simon and Monika 18 Months to complete the full circumnavigation of the World.

“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.”

Air filter - Original
Brake Pad Changes - 9
BMW Gel Batteries - Original
Brake Cables - 4
Bulbs Indicator Main - 1
650GS Cam chain Adjustment - 2
Shaft - Original
Shaft Seal - 1 change
Chains & Sprockets - 18
Clutch Cables - 4
Oil Change - 18
Petrol Filters - 3
Spark Plug Change - 2
Sump Plate Rubber change - 2
Throttle Cables - 4
Tire Change - 13 Sets
Water pump seal - 1
Wheel Spokes - Original
Injector Clean - 1

“Commitment: Doing the things that others won’t do, in order to have the things that others won’t have.”

It takes a team to make a dream. Picture features Monika on the east coast of Canada "Nova Scotia". This picture celebrates a full circumnavigation of planet earth.

BMW Motorrad Munich, BMW GB
SPC Motorbikes - Lower Farringdon
Arhangel bike club Serbia, BMW Czech, BMW Canada, BMW France, BMW Japan, BMW USA, BMW Greece, BMW BMW Mexico, BMW Spain, BMW Portugal, BMW Italy, BMW Iran, BMW Poland, BMW Turkey, BMW Russia, GSCLUBUK, Harley Davidson Club Cuba, Harley Davidson Club Seattle USA, Motorcycle clubs Serbia, Iron Tigers Vladivostok, MC Club Nova Scotia Odessa Moto Club, BMW Club Tokyo, BMW Club Brno, Cooper Reading BMW, Ocean BMW of Plymouth, CW Motorbikes of Dorchester, Rainbow BMW of Sheffield, Williams BMW of Manchester - Al Jesse Luggage, Autocom, Bill Mayer Saddles, Garmin, Gerbing, Hepco - Becka, Motolight, Motobins, Ohlin, Terra- Nova Tents, Touratech.
       

 Mount Arrat
“Nothing in the world can take the place of a person who is "persistent". In the game of life, persistence remains undefeated.”

This pictures was taken in Sahara Desert as part of a Month preparation for the Endurance world record challenge it was also part of my charity ride called "Sahara Crossing for Kids" As you can Imagine me and my bike challenged the Sahara Desert, the extreme climate and extreme conditions and Won
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”

This picture was taken at one of the most unique and extreme adventurous and beautiful camping location on earth. The summit of a mountain amongst the stone heads of Nemrut Dagi Eastern Turkey
“When it comes to destiny"-if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?”
This picture was taken in the middle of winter with temperatures of -20 Celsius when we were crossing through the Turkish mountain passes en-route to Iran.
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

This is the picture of Mount Arat near the Iranian and Turkish Border. This is the location were according to the bible Noah birthed his Ark after the great floods.

Route 66 Salt Lakes
“If you want to achieve little, sacrifice little.”

This is campground Mongolia one the most amazing and beautiful places on earth. Unique for its culture, history and motor biking terrain. Incredibly breathtaking, simply amazing, truly unforgettable.
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact"

Route 66 (West to East) United States of America. One of the most amazing and memorable motorbike journeys you can ever make. Indeed a boyhood dream fulfilled. Amazing country, Amazing Hospitality, Amazing people, Amazing adventure
“Creating success is tough, but keeping it is tougher. You have to keep producing, you can never stop.”

Kavir Deserts of the Middle East. Hard Packed Sand Dunes, incredible isolation, unique scenery makes for one the most amazing riding experiences on Earth.
“The best place to succeed is where you are with what you have.”

We spent days exploring the vast open Salt planes of middle Iran. Another memorable and exciting experience of our BMW World Record Challenge.
 

“Believe in something larger than yourself.”