Dr Ian Walker has gone and finished his Europe end to end record attempt, in 16 days 20 hours 59 minutes. Taking over 2.5 days off the previous effort, set just a month or so ago.
He did a monster 500+km on the last 'day'*, to complete the ride.
You can find more info, and also how to sponsor him (he's raising money for Road Peace), on his website here:
http://drianwalker.com/toptobottom/J
*Well since his last over night sleep stop
Ps posted under racing, as I wasn't sure where else to put it.