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. 1129: Water Adventures - Curt Linville

Ep. 1129: Water Adventures - Curt Linville

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Ep. 1128: Africa! Backpacking and Conservation with Jeff de Graffenried

Ep. 1128: Africa! Backpacking and Conservation with Jeff de Graffenried

Join in as, Curt interviews Jeff de Graffenried who shares his experiences living and working in Africa for over a decade. Jeff discusses the challenges and rewards of conservation efforts, the import...

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Ep. 1127: Running Across Montana with Becca Boylan, Revisited

Ep. 1127: Running Across Montana with Becca Boylan, Revisited

In this revisited episode, Mason visits with Becca Boylan, a fifth generation Montanan who completed a 475 miles run across her home state to share the story of her mother's fight against Acute Myeloi...

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Ep. 1126: Building Community, Adventures with Teens - David Kooharian

Ep. 1126: Building Community, Adventures with Teens - David Kooharian

What a rewarding life experience to build community by having adventures with teens! David Kooharian joins us today to share his amazing experiences when he and some other families joined together to ...

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Ep. 1125: Biking from Alaska to Argentina with Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Dobert

Ep. 1125: Biking from Alaska to Argentina with Leanna Carriere and Dr. Timm Dobert

In this episode, Curt interviews Dr. Tim Dobert and Leanna Carriere about their ambitious project, Wings of Survival, which involves a bike tour from Alaska to Patagonia following the migratory path o...

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Ep. 1124: World Rider in China - Allan Karl Revisted

Ep. 1124: World Rider in China - Allan Karl Revisted

This is a CLASSIC! Travis interviews Allan about his book and his adventure riding exploits all over the world. If you like travel, adventure bikes, culture, and cuisine this don't miss this one. Karl...

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Ep. 1123: Climbing El Cap in Your 70s - Diedre Wolownick

Ep. 1123: Climbing El Cap in Your 70s - Diedre Wolownick

Listen in as we visit with Deirdre Wolownick, a remarkable woman who has achieved extraordinary feats in her later years, including climbing El Capitan and running marathons. Deirdre shares her journe...

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Ep. 1122 - Sea Kayaking the NW Passage with Mark Agnew

Ep. 1122 - Sea Kayaking the NW Passage with Mark Agnew

Join in as Mark Agnew shares his incredible journey of kayaking through the Northwest Passage, detailing the challenges faced, the dynamics of his team, and the profound lessons learned about adventur...

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