Ep. 292: The First Woman to Ride Around the World on a Motorcycle - Elspeth Beard

Ep. 292: The First Woman to Ride Around the World on a Motorcycle - 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.

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Ep. 049: Curt Linville - SCUBA Diving

Ep. 049: Curt Linville - SCUBA Diving

It's Curt's time again. He tells us all about his crazy SCUBA adventures. The hosts take some time to thank listeners for their iTunes reviews. Keep them coming! www.180tack.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Ep. 048:  Philip Werner - Section Hiker

Ep. 048: Philip Werner - Section Hiker

While hiking through the Scottish Highlands, Philip Werner realized that he had had his fill of corporate life and the Section Hiker was born.  How many professional hikers do you know?  Philip qualifies.  Listen as he shares his insights into hiking that we all can do, one section at a time. www.sectionhiker.com Subscribe to the SectionHiker Newsletter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

15 Kesä 201543min

Ep. 047: Nathan Millward - Adventure Motorcycle Travel

Ep. 047: Nathan Millward - Adventure Motorcycle Travel

Nathan Millward decided he didn't want to fly home to London on a boring commercial airliner. So with just 3 days of preparation, Nathan set off to ride from Sydney, Australia back to London, England on a motorcycle. However this was not your typical large displacement adventure touring motorcycle, Nathan did this 9-month, 23,000 mile trip through 18 countries on a 105cc postal carrier bike. As if that weren't enough, he later decided to ride that same bike 8000 miles across the United States from New York to Alaska. Listen in to hear about his fantastic adventure. www.nathanmillward.com https://www.facebook.com/nathan.millward.501 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Millward/e/B00QPBS1X6/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1434052916&sr=8-2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Kesä 20151h 6min

Ep. 046: Jim Parsons: Sailboat Cruising Freedom

Ep. 046: Jim Parsons: Sailboat Cruising Freedom

Ever want to drop it all and take up the cruising life?  Jim and Kay Parsons took the leap and it proved to be one of the best things they ever did.  Jim Parsons is the voice of experience who not only tells great stories of living on board, but offers amazing advice about how to get started.  Whether recalling outrunning water spouts or wintering in the Bahamas, Jim's clever story telling is entertaining and insightful.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Kesä 201549min

Ep. 045: Michael Pierce - Mud Runs and Muckfest

Ep. 045: Michael Pierce - Mud Runs and Muckfest

Ever wanted to know what these Mud Runs were all about? Do you like to act like a kid and play in the mud? Listen in to this episode where Michael Pierce tells us all about running in a mud run and how you can try it out by registering a team for Muckfest. http://www.muckfestms.com https://www.facebook.com/MuckFest https://twitter.com/muckfestms Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

8 Kesä 201541min

Ep. WM4 - Curt Linville - Hike, Backpack, Camp with Children

Ep. WM4 - Curt Linville - Hike, Backpack, Camp with Children

Want to introduce your children to nature and the sports you love?  Here are a few tips from a dad who raised four children to love nature.  Your host, Curt Linville shares some tips and tricks to maximizing hiking, backpacking and camping with children in this weekend mini edition podcast! www.180tack.com   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Kesä 201519min

Ep. 044: Brett Davis - Outdoor Pursuits - Ft Lewis!

Ep. 044: Brett Davis - Outdoor Pursuits - Ft Lewis!

Brett Davis from Outdoor Pursuits at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado joins us today to share their program which teaches adventure sports to Ft Lewis students.  All kinds of fun sports, new and old are on the menu!  What a great opportunity!  www.fortlewis.edu www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits/ www.facebook.com/FortLewis www.twitter.com/flcdurango www.instagram.com/fortlewiscollege/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Kesä 201551min

Ep. 043: Eric Bader - Kiteboarding

Ep. 043: Eric Bader - Kiteboarding

Our friend Eric Bader from the Boulder Outdoor Center discusses Kiteboarding on this episode. Are you ready to give it a try? Listen up and he'll tell you how to get started!   www.boc123.com info@boc123.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boulder-Outdoor-Center-Inc/424236524296388?fref=ts     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Kesä 201542min

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