Ep. 409: The First Woman to Ride Around the World on a Motorcycle Revisited - Elspeth Beard

Ep. 409: The First Woman to Ride Around the World on a Motorcycle Revisited - Elspeth Beard

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.

Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well traveled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.

When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, sat-navs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today.

Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.

Her website: www.elspethbeard.com

The Book: www.bookdepository.com/Lone-Rider-Elspeth-Beard/9781782438045

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Ep. 1038: Traveling to Every Country in the World on a Teacher Salary - Revisited - Brian Asher

Ep. 1038: Traveling to Every Country in the World on a Teacher Salary - Revisited - Brian Asher

Announcement:The winner of our Go Multisport book giveaway will be announced in the show intro! You can learn more about Go Multisport and the author, Jennifer McConachie on Monday’s episode! https://...

21 Kesä 202455min

Ep. 1037: The Beauty of Combining Adventure Sports - Jennifer Strong McConachie

Ep. 1037: The Beauty of Combining Adventure Sports - Jennifer Strong McConachie

Are you ready to Go Multisport? You can run, you can paddle, you can swim, you can ski, you can climb, you can train, and you can bike. But how can you combine them all together? For ultra-like distan...

17 Kesä 20241h 3min

Ep. 1036: The Reality of Getting Paid to Do Adventure Sports - Revisited - Caitlin Giddings

Ep. 1036: The Reality of Getting Paid to Do Adventure Sports - Revisited - Caitlin Giddings

Originally aired March 23, 2020When Caitlin fell in love with bike touring after an accidental solo adventure across the American West, she knew she needed to find a way to make money to keep her doin...

15 Kesä 202445min

Ep. 1035: Ultra Running With Multiple Sclerosis - Matt Knaggs

Ep. 1035: Ultra Running With Multiple Sclerosis - Matt Knaggs

Matt considered himself a casual runner, completing one or two half-marathons a year. He was raising a family, advancing his career, and staying healthy. His outlook on life was that it was chugging a...

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Ep. 1034: Cycling Around the World in 80 Days - Revisited - Mark Beaumont

Ep. 1034: Cycling Around the World in 80 Days - Revisited - Mark Beaumont

Growing up on a farm in Scotland and being homeschooled until the age of 12 isn’t exactly the childhood you’d expect from an accomplished world-traveling adventurer that Mark has become. Or is it? Tod...

30 Touko 202456min

Ep. 1033: Climbing and Struggle - Ryan Devlin

Ep. 1033: Climbing and Struggle - Ryan Devlin

Ryan Devlin is an actor, entrepreneur, and rock climber. He has hosted television shows on ABC, CBS, and MTV, and conducted interviews with celebrities, athletes, musicians, and politicians. Ryan is a...

28 Touko 20241h 1min

Bonus Episode: Mule Riding, Canyoneering and Skiing into a Pool: Uniquely Utah Adventures

Bonus Episode: Mule Riding, Canyoneering and Skiing into a Pool: Uniquely Utah Adventures

Hey folks! Today we’re handing the mic over the ASP alumni Aaron Millar to take us on a uniquely Utah adventure! We’re sharing his new series all about the incredible adventures you can have in the in...

24 Touko 20241h 3min

Ep. 1032: From Canoeing in Michigan to Protecting the Amazon Rainforest - Eric Rutter

Ep. 1032: From Canoeing in Michigan to Protecting the Amazon Rainforest - Eric Rutter

During his day job Eric writes about Michigan football for Sports Illustrated and works at a Mexican Restaurant. However, during breaks from work, Eric takes solo travel experiences all around the wor...

20 Touko 202450min

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