The Grand Palace, the final destination, was reached at 3.15 pm yesterday(04/08). The reception was amazing and I have to say a massive thanks to Rawin and Singha and the Grand Palace for allowing us to end our journey at such a sacred location.
THANKS to the support team and every one who took the time and trouble to follow and support us through the whole trip.
To all the companies who were kind enough to support us………..THANK YOU! Each day from now on, we will tell you a little more of each one and what they actually do.
Our distance is over 29,000 km and the progress map is approximate until all fine details are added.
The kind words and warm hearts mean every thing to me.
ALAN
alanbate
5 Aug, 2010
New post: GRAND PALACE REACHED AT 3.15PM http://bit.ly/aAVnh7
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adrian
22 Apr, 2011
where you at mate???
alanbate
5 Aug, 2010
Post Edited: GRAND PALACE REACHED AT 3.15PM http://bit.ly/aAVnh7
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มาดมะขาม
5 Aug, 2010
Congratulation Mr.Alan, i’m so proud of you!
Tuu
5 Aug, 2010
Congratulation and thanks from a Thai people.
plee
5 Aug, 2010
Well done and and heartiest Congratulations Alan! Ti was a blast following you in Fb
nikoykem
5 Aug, 2010
You’ve proved that you are a Thai. เก่งมากครับ
apple(Chiangkhong)
5 Aug, 2010
no word to say to u now.
Takcare yourself.
Russ
5 Aug, 2010
A piece of history! I really don’t know how you did that! Massive acheivement. Glad you’re home safely too. Russ.
Pyee
5 Aug, 2010
You did it, Thanks a Million
Kriss
5 Aug, 2010
You are the MAN!!
Dawn & Andy
5 Aug, 2010
party time now al , we will have a drink tonite to toast your world record, thatsshowed um all al, comme on
ennio
5 Aug, 2010
congratulations Alan..
you’re a great man..
Ennio from Belgium
loydcase
5 Aug, 2010
Could you ride your bike around the world in 113 days? http://bit.ly/cUhvu7
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wongsakorn
6 Aug, 2010
Thank you for what you do
YinG
6 Aug, 2010
Alan…You are my Hero!!! You are great great man ever…I am thankful for you great love to OUR Beloved King!!! Wish all best for you and your family ka. ^__^
with best regards!
Gordon
6 Aug, 2010
Outstanding.
Congratulations on the completion of your truly amazing feat.
Alan you are my hero. Well done .
suppachai
6 Aug, 2010
your never walk alone we love the king of thailand
suppachai
6 Aug, 2010
your never walk alone and we love the king of thailand
Thiago
6 Aug, 2010
DALE ALAN…congrats mate..
Proud for Hostel Porto do Sol have been in your way..
Congratulations to you and your team..
Regards from Porto Alegre
Thiago
steveevans
8 Aug, 2010
Congratulations to @alanbate who has cycled round the world in 113 days! http://bit.ly/aAVnh7
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rideearthtom
8 Aug, 2010
@SarahOuten Erm, spoke too soon… it appears Alan Bate has just managed it in 113 days. Extra nutty. http://bit.ly/aRiIaj
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tui
10 Aug, 2010
i was there in the parade of bike to siriraj with you on 8th “you the man alan..you the man!”
Volker
11 Aug, 2010
Gratulation! Congratulations, you made it! What a giant inspiration you are, thank you so much!
All the best from Leipzig in Germany,
Volker
Sam Hyman
11 Aug, 2010
Thank you for stopping by Rim Talay and sharing Thai food with us. Congratulations!!!!!! from Oceanside California
Gavin
14 Aug, 2010
Hi Alan. Well done mate, fantastic effort – you look as fresh as a daisy!!
Must have been some good home made pasta in NZ that kept you going!…. Enjoy the rest, Gavin & Co
sven
17 Aug, 2010
Well done mate – awesome result! Amazed you managed to avoid all the major global disasters – and more importantly got home safely!
Joe
31 Aug, 2010
Congratulation Alan. You are amazing.
ROng.
5 Sep, 2010
Mr.Alan Bate. you are people in Thailand. ^_^
I love you. you is my idol for me and for thai. Thank you very much.
Mark
7 Sep, 2010
congratulations to Vin Cox who has been declared the official Guiness World Record holder
Ice
16 Sep, 2010
Thumbs up! you’re so fantastic. You’re my idol and my inspiration.
Lovelyman
25 Sep, 2010
Nothing to say but everyone known you done this with great respective for our King.
Buffy
17 Aug, 2011
Articles like these put the csnuomer in the driver seat-very important.
Newfan
23 Nov, 2010
Just read your story from preaw magazine.
Congratulation!! And ….litte late but …welcome back!
MO
31 May, 2011
I admit its odd why Alan has not mentioned anything about his attempt, but unless K wallace and Dave have any other proof then i think you should just shut up.
That dude cycled 220-300 km a day like a proper liverpudlian Thai Warrior.
Hes shown more compassion then anyone realises Hes not a Saint and sure he has made a few mistakes.
But the guy is a true sportsman, and he does keep his word.
man you people love to judge without any facts at all.
you should have seen the Thai nationals on route, they would of done anything for him, not because of what he said, but because of what he did .
Hazzatron
6 Sep, 2011
As far as the Guinness World Records is concerened Mr Bate is not the record holder (Vin COX is the holder) , 300km a day ( if confirmed) truly is super human in fact has anyone ever got near this distance daily, even the pros in the Tour de France can’t keep that sort of distance going ( and look at the support they get ). BUT if Mr Bate is confirmed as the new record holder then I will truly truly be in awe .In Fact Mr Bate you should join le Tour next year !!
Jin
28 Sep, 2011
Congratulations on great work, Alan. We are proud of you and what you have done:-)
Johnny Wishbone
31 Oct, 2011
Why doesn’t Alan ever reply to all the comments about him not actualy breaking the record. Lot’s of people are calling him a cheat and saying that the mileage per day he claims to have done is near on impossible for a human being. Come on Alan speak up and silence all those sceptical people who say you are a cheat and a disgrace to Thailand. (and England) Even if you did cheat, it was a damned good effort.
Johnny.
Simon
4 Nov, 2011
Have to agrre with the above post, Why has’nt Alan come out to say he either did or did’nt complete the world record trip. Whikpedia states ‘The record is currently held by Britain’s Vin Cox, who completed his attempt in August 2010 having cycled 18225.7 miles (29331 km) in 163 days 6 hours 58 minutes’
It does mention Alan ‘On 4 August, Alan Bate apparently completed a circumnavigation in 113 days. The time has NOT been certified by Guinness World Records. Unlike previous self-sufficient attempts, Bate’s ride was partly completed with an accompanying support team.’
So please Alan let us know what has been happening.
Cheers
David
16 Nov, 2011
Just been reading about this attempt on other blogs here in England, and as the other posts above state Alan Bate is not the record holder, therfore he is lying to everyone in Thailand ,I just don’t get why you have chosen to go into hiding ? Why cant the Thai people see he has lied to them and their King !
Surely this must be some sort of Treason ?
Poum
4 Dec, 2011
Thank you Alan. You are inspiring us.
uncle john
9 Feb, 2012
He’s done it
Terry
16 Feb, 2012
No way can this be valid – it was completed with an accompanying support team…that is cheating!
Mike Hall
5 Jun, 2012
Kicked your ass! 92 days now. And I didn’t cheat by using a support vehicle.
Mike
7 Jun, 2012
Whoever is posting as me above is a troublemaker and a coward.
I have respect for Alan as one cyclist to another and I now know the highs and lows that he will have been through on his ride. Whatever support is used, so long as the attempt is fully human powered is within the rules so for the record I don’t consider it cheating, just a different approach.
Please don’t imitate me, especially if you’re going to start sentenced with ‘And’.
alan bate
12 Jun, 2012
MIKE HALL, NEW WORLD RECORD HOLDER….29,090 KM IN 91 DAYS 18 HOURS.
BRILLIANT,FANTASTIC,AMAZING RIDE!
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU MIKE!
ALAN