Mark Beaumont and his support team will benefit from a SunLiving Lido M45SP and Lido S42SL while cycling around the UK, both supplied by Perth, Scotland-based ScotMotorhomes.

Alistair Blyth, owner of ScotMotorhomes, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Mark in his challenge. Not only will we see our motorhomes travel the length and breadth of the country being tested to the extreme, but it’s all in aid of the Orkidstudio charity too.”

Orkidstudio is a charity that works to benefit communities worldwide through innovative architecture and construction.

The UK ‘warm-up’ part of Mark’s journey is expected to last from 4 to 18 April before Mark commences his 18,000-mile round the world ride, starting in Paris on 2 July.

Mark added: “I would love for this journey to give people the confidence to take on what they are capable, for young people in particular to stop and think ‘what’s my 80 days’?”

• You can follow Mark’s journey on his website or by following him on Twitter.
• Inspired by Mark’s journey? Read our feature on cycle camping and how to enjoy travel on two wheels.