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Where to find info about different records?

Hi.

I'm trying to find info about various records set by adventure bikers, especially about Swedish/Scandinavians riders, but it's turning out to be quite difficult.

Is anyone sitting on some useful information? Either actual info or just hints about where I should be looking?

The question I would like to have answered most is what's the longest trip done by a Swede/Scandinavian?

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Hi.

I'm trying to find info about various records set by adventure bikers, especially about Swedish/Scandinavians riders, but it's turning out to be quite difficult.

Is anyone sitting on some useful information? Either actual info or just hints about where I should be looking?

The question I would like to have answered most is what's the longest trip done by a Swede/Scandinavian?

Thanks all.
Take care.
/Fredrik
It may be slightly obvious but a good place to start would be the Guinness World Records people over at Guinness World Records - Landing Page

Perhaps if you contacted them directly they could help you be more specific about the nationality of the record holders.

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This may not be what you want, but from personal knowledge , a Swede by the name of Ola Gunnarsson. rode for 19 hours non stop to get to the Hamm rallye last year. his rat bike is powered by a small diesel engine. more info here

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Thanks for your replies, much appreciated.

I've tried looking on the Guiness site but found nothing useful. *I haven't tried contacting them though. Sounds like it's worth a try.

Oldbmw - Not really the info I'm looking for but I still enjoyed it, thanks 19 hours is quite a lot further than I've done myself. I have an Australian friend who did 1100 miles in one sitting. Probably not close to some sort of record but for me it's still impressive.

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I don't know about records, but Helga Pedersen(Norweigen) chopped his way through the Darien Gap some years ago with his BMW, and I also recall a Swedish Dakar competitor who after finishing the Rally turned around and rode his bike back home.
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