- Description: In 2011, after covering 60'000 km across 3 continents and 38 countries in 14 months, setting a Guinness World Record for the longest journey by quad bike (four-wheeled motorcycles), two Australians crossed the finish line in Sydney, in tribute to their teammate who tragically died mid-journey. Jamie Kenyon, 25, and Kristopher Teddy Davant, 27, known as the "Expedition Quad Squad," crossed the bay bridge on their vehicles, escorted by police and hundreds of motorcyclists, in the final leg of a journey that began in Istanbul. The duo had almost given up after the death of their companion, 24-year-old Italian Valerio De Simoni, whose bike was struck by an out-of-control car in Malawi. In addition to breaking the previous record of 27'141 km, the Quad Squad used their adventure to support the NGO Oxfam and raised the equivalent of about 40'000 euros for the fight against poverty
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Expedition Quad Squad
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://quadsquad.org
- Description: Tom Denniss is an Australian athlete and scientist, best known for running around the world between 2012 and 2013. Starting from Sydney, he covered approximately 26,232 km (16,300 mi) across 18 countries and 5 continents in 622 days, averaging more than a marathon per day. The feat, recognized as a world record, also served as a fundraising initiative for humanitarian causes
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1961-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.tomsnextstep.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18685688
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Denniss, Tom. The World at My Feet. Sydney: Finch Publishing, 2016. Guinness World Records. Longest Journey Run (Male). London: Guinness World Records, 2014.
- Description: Alberto Di Stefano is an Italian traveler and adventurer known for his extraordinary journeys exploring various parts of the world. Driven by a passion for discovery and adventure, Di Stefano has embarked on travels ranging from wild terrain crossings to urban explorations. His adventures are marked by a strong cultural curiosity and a desire to delve into local realities, venturing beyond conventional tourist paths
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Di Stefano A., Il giro del mondo in barcastop, Feltrinelli.
"Un viaggio di un anno in giro per il mondo è un'opportunità per imparare qualcosa di più sulla geografia del nostro pianeta. Più vado avanti, infatti, e più mi rendo conto di quanto le nostre conoscenze in questo campo siano contaminate da una percezione distorta della realtà che ci circonda. Ogni popolazione ne è vittima, a modo suo, a seconda del paese in cui vive, del continente, del clima e della filosofia che ne ha formato la cultura in secoli e secoli di storia."
- Description: Cyclist afflicted by poliomyelitis
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Courad Dubé de la ville de Québec, cycliste international victime de la polio, départ le 14 juin 1964 pour Halifax, l'Afrique du Sud, la Palestine et l'Egypte. Parcouru 48 pays depuis 1953, Plus de 184'000 milles à date
- Description: Marco Deambrogio is a solitary traveler and writer; for 12 years he has been traveling the world on his motorcycle
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Motorbike, Motocicletta, Moto
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Deambrogio Marco, Vivere d'avventura. Il mio giro del mondo in moto, Ultra, 2013.
- Description: Josie Dew is an English cycle-tourist renowned for her numerous biking adventures around the world. From an early age, Josie began exploring the UK and other countries on two wheels, developing a passion for travel and discovery. She has cycled thousands of kilometers across various nations, tackling climatic, geographical, and cultural challenges. An author of several books, including "The Wind In My Wheels," Dew shares her experiences and adventures, inspiring many to explore the world by bicycle. Her stories are a blend of adventure, self-discovery, and a deep love for nature and cycling
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1966-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: -
- Internet: https://josiedew.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2547140
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Dew J., The wind in my wheels, London, Little, Brown and Company, 1992Dew J., Long cloud ride, London, Time Warner, 2007.
- Description: Ettore Dini, in the 1950s, dedicated himself to cycling the roads across half the world, particularly in Europe and Africa
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Italy, Italia, Italie
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
Da quando ha preso a girare il mondo in bicicletta? Dal '51, risponde lui, quando mi licenziarono dallo stabilimento in cui ero occupato.
- Description: Elzéar Duquette was a Canadian long-distance walker, nicknamed the “King of the Walk.” For more than forty years, he covered thousands of kilometres on foot across Canada and beyond. Between 1969 and 1976 he undertook round trips from Montreal to Vancouver, Tokyo, and Paris, covering more than 37,000 km (23,000 miles). He travelled with a small cart, which he called his “coffin,” using it both to sleep in and to carry his belongings. He supported himself by selling souvenirs and through television appearances, becoming a well-known popular figure in Quebec during the 1970s
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: King of the Walk
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1910-1988
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elzear_Duquette
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16209712
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: The Montreal Gazette, Juin 18, 1976.
- Description: Ignacio Dean set out on foot on March 21, 2013, with the mission to complete a round-the-world walk in 5 years: 'I can't see life in any other way than as a struggle towards one's dreams; with this attitude, my project began'
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Nacho Dean
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Spain, Spagna, Espagne
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://nachodean.com
- Description: Between 2003 and 2004, Deborah DeWilliams walked for 401 days, covering the perimeter of the Australian continent. The aim was to beat the record of Nobby Young, the first person to accomplish this feat in 1993-1994. Not only did she become the first woman to complete the circuit, but she also set a new record for the journey
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Australia
- Internet: http://www.runningpink.com.au
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5248227
- Description: Marianne du Toit is a South African adventurer known for completing a 21-month journey on horseback and on foot from Argentina to New York. Inspired by Aimé Félix Tschiffely's journey from 1925 to 1928, she embarked on this journey despite her limited Spanish knowledge and scant horse-riding experience
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: South Africa, Sudafrica, Afrique du Sud
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1970-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On horseback, A cavallo, A cheval
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Du Toit M., Crying with Cockroaches: Argentina to New York with Two Horses, Liendi Publishers, 2007.
- Description: In April 2004, Barbara Egbert, Gary Chambers, and their 10-year-old daughter Mary began a six-month journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2'650-mile path that crosses the United States, connecting Canada to Mexico
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Pacific Crest Trail
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Egbert B., Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-Year-Old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail, Wilderness Press, 2007.
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