The fastest crossing of the Sahara desert by bicycle was 13 days 5 hours 50 minutes and 14 seconds by Reza Pakravan (Iran) from 4 March to 17 March 2011. He set out on 4 March at 30° 00′ 5″ N and 2° 57′ 2″ E in Algeria and completed his journey at 17° 59′ 2″ N and 30° 59′ 4″ E, in Sudan on 17 March 2011. The total distance cycled was 1,734 km (1,083.85 mi). The journey was completed in two legs, due Continue reading →