Longest journey by bicycle (individual)

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The greatest mileage amassed in a cycle tour was more than 646,960 km (402,000 miles) by the itinerant lecturer Walter Stolle from 24 January 1959 to 12 December 1976. He visited 159 countries starting from Romford, Essex, UK.