On 25th-26th November, Chris and I are attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for the most capital cities visited in 24 hours using only public transport.

Where are you visiting?

We’ll be visiting the capital city of 9 countries (!) but the exact route is ‘top secret’ until we leave. We’ll update this page before we set off so you know where we’re going and when we’ll be there.

How can I follow your progress?

You can search social media for #9in24. We’ll be tweeting from @AdamLeyton and @Get_Fletch posting on Instagram from @NorthernAgency and there may be some Facebook Live video and updates from Adam Leyton.

On the day you will be able to follow us in real-time using the map below. Our position will be updated every few minutes.

Why are you doing this?

We’re doing this to break a world record (let’s face it, this world record could get a lot tricker to break after Brexit) and to raise money and awareness for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity.

You can donate to Sands through our Justgiving page, justgiving.com/9in24

Give me some stats

We’ll use 6 trains, 5 buses, 2 flights and need to run about 3km. We’ll cover around 2,600 km (1,600 miles) in total meaning we need to average 68mph, every hour, for 24 hours.

We’ll probably drink about 6 litres of coffee (each), some beers, maybe visit 9 McDonald’s (is there a world record for that too?) and have enough portable battery power for at least 10 phone charges each.

 

Two business partners are preparing to set out on the ultimate European sightseeing trip.

Adam Leyton, 41, from Edinburgh and Chris Fletcher, 38, from Leeds are attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for the number of capital cities visited in a day using only buses, trains and planes.

Starting in London on 25^thNovember and finishing just under 24 hours later, they plan to visit the capital of 9 countries.

Mr Leyton is no stranger to mad dash trips across Europe. He previously beat the record for the number of countries visited in a day using just public transport.

“There will be no quick hops back and forth across borders this time.”, he commented.

“We need to travel inland as far as the capital itself and visit a central square, government building or major train or bus station. The connections are extremely tight, some under 5 minutes, but with Brexit around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to see as much of Europe as we could, in a day!”

Mr Fletcher added “Whilst the UK is still in the EU, we might as well see as much as we can!”

As they make their way around the continent the pair, who are co-owners of marketing agency CEE Digital, will be raising money for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity.

Sands offers support to anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.

Eight years ago, Mr Leyton’s sister, Gemma, lost her baby daughter Tilly Rose just 5 days before she was due to be born.

“The support Sands gave my sister and her family was incredible.”, said Mr Leyton.

Hopefully we can raise some money and awareness for this wonderful charity and at the same time set a new world record!”, he added.

You can keep up to date on their progress by following #9in24 on social media or donate by visiting justgiving.com/9in24.