A British cyclist who set a new world record by riding bicycle around the world in less than 80 days, has described the experience as “the most punishing challenge” he has “ever put” his “body and mind through."

According to statistics, Mark Beaumont rode his bicycle 18,000 miles, across 16 different countries in 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes.

By this, he has set the Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation by bicycle (male).

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As to what went into this remarkable achievement, Beaumont said "this has been, without doubt, the most punishing challenge I have ever put my body and mind through.”

He began the journey in France on July 2 and made his way through frigid sub-zero winters in Australia and New Zealand.

Hurricane Irma that created bad weather in the United States was one of the likely impediments he suffered before ending the accomplishment by progressing through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Mark Beaumont has also by this, broken the world record of 123 days and 43 minutes set by Andrew Nicholson from New Zealand, on the path he labeled the "Artemis World Cycle."

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During the journey, Mark Beaumont also broke a world record for the farthest distance cycled in one month with 7,031 miles.

"This was a fantastic milestone to achieve during the challenge of getting around the world in eighty days. I hope it is used as a marker for other cyclists to go and smash in the near future," the obviously elated cyclist he said.