The 35,000 miles Held Gear test!!

Lands End to Lagos is an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest journey in a single country by motorcycle. Trying to raise £20,000 for Medicin Sans Frontieres (MSF).

The challenge will ride from Lands End in England to Lagos Nigeria, solo and unsupported passing through 12 countries before embarking on the attempt to break the Longest Journey by Motorcycle World Record in Nigeria. The total mileage will be in excess of 35,000 miles (56,200 KM)

Key Facts

•       1 Man and Motorcycle (solo and unsupported)- Held wearer Omo Alokwe

•       2 Continents – Europe and Africa

•       3 Ferry Crossings

•       35,000+ Miles (56,200 Kilometres) – Land’s End to Lagos + WR attempt

•       12 Countries

•       Min Temp -2°C

•       Max Temp 49°C

Omo will be wearing Held and riding a KTM for this trip

Terrain – from the snow capped Pyrenees, through the Sahara desert to Tropical rain forests. The Held gear we've supplied is going to get a real workout!

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We'll bring you updates from Omo as we get them - he sets off on 29th November! You can follow Omo on Twitter via @landsend2lagos.

To learn more about Held motorcycle gear and accessories in the UK, including a list of stockists and our online catalogue please visit www.held-uk.co.uk