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I completed Race Across The World: The Experience and it was a LOT harder than I expected - after walking 17,000 steps in 30C heat, here's why I'd never do the real thing


The BBC show, which saw six million viewers tune into its finale last month, has inspired a real-life game where fans of all ages can solve clues to reach checkpoints across the capital.

Like much of the nation, I've been glued to the BBC's megahit Race Across The World, which sees pairs go head-to-head in a quest to travel through multiple countries, in a bid to win £20,000 in prize money. But given I don't have the budget, or the willpower, to complete a similar 9,000 mile trip across Asia or Canada, the opportunity to tackle the brand new experience inspired by the beloved show proved too good pass up. After choosing a team name, you are asked to send a message to start the game, and you're directed to the first of three checkpoints, which are all based in cafes or bars, offering a nice spot to stop for a break if you need to.

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