- Description: Austin Vince is a British mathematics teacher, filmmaker and adventure motorcyclist. In 1995-1996 he took part in Mondo Enduro, a round-the-world motorcycle expedition on Suzuki DR350 dual-sport bikes, alongside his brother Gerald Vince and five other riders. The route went from London through Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Siberia, then from Alaska to Chile and finally from Cape Town through Africa and the Middle East back to London. The greatest challenge was the Zilov Gap, a 650 km roadless section in Siberia; the team eventually used the Trans-Siberian railway to bypass the final 160 km. The expedition was filmed and broadcast as a two-part TV series on Discovery Travel and Adventure Channel. In 2000 he participated in Terra Circa, a follow-up expedition that became the first to cross the Zilov Gap by motorcycle. The route went from London via Siberia to Vladivostok, then Japan and the United States, covering 32,000 km (20,000 miles) in 7 months. Both expeditions are credited with helping to launch the modern adventure motorcycling movement
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Mondo Enduro
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: UK, Inglese, Anglais
- 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
- Internet: https://austinvince.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4823321
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Vince, Austin et al. Mondo Enduro. Ripping Yarns, 2006.
- Description: Walter Muma completed a 3-month, 18,660 km (11,500 miles) journey across Canada and Alaska by moped in the summer of 1978. He rode a yellow 1978 Motobécane Mobylette 50v - a 49 cc, 2.5 horsepower, two-stroke engine capable of 25-30 mph and 150 miles per gallon - departing Toronto on 3 June and returning on 7 September 1978. His route followed the Trans-Canada Highway westward, the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek through the Rocky Mountains to Yukon and Alaska, side trips to Inuvik in the Northwest Territories and Eagle, Alaska, and back via the Stewart-Cassiar and Yellowhead Highways. He carried approximately 22 kg (50 lbs) of gear including a tent, tools and spare parts. His stated motivation was to see the rapidly changing northern landscape before industrial development transformed it
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Moped, Motorino, Cyclomoteur
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: https://mopedtrip.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7965689
- Description: On July 4, 2009, a group of 12 cyclists departed from Santa Rosa, California, to ride for charity the 1'000 miles separating them from Seattle. The initiative, called Wheels North, was carried out on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vic McDaniel and Ray Francisco's adventure, who tackled this same route in 1909
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Description: A family cycles the Pan-American Highway, from Alaska to Argentina. Davy and Daryl, 12-year-old twins, entered the Guinness World Record as the youngest cyclists to complete this route
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Americas, Americhe, Amérique
- Internet: http://familyonbikes.org
17,300 miles is the distance from Los Angeles, California to New York, New York — seven times. It is about 5,000 miles less than the entire circumference of the Earth. It is a number I had only seen on the odometer in my car.
- Description: At the age of sixteen, Jessica Watson circumnavigated the globe in 7 months, becoming the youngest person to complete such a journey. She departed from Sydney on October 18, 2009
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Australia
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Boat, ship, Barca, nave, Bateau
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.jessicawatson.com.au
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q265090
Jessica Watson, OAM (born 18 May 1993) is an Australian sailor who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for completing a southern hemisphere solo circumnavigation at the age of 16.
- Description: Bob Wieland is a Vietnam War veteran who lost his legs in 1969 due to a landmine. He crossed the United States using his hands, taking three years, eight months, and six days to do so, with the aim of raising funds to donate to veterans support organizations
- 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: USA
- Internet: http://www.bobwieland.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4934383
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Rote K., Pettigrew J., Living Life in the Zone: A 40-Day Spiritual Gameplan for Men, Thomas Nelson Inc., 2009.
In November 1986 he completed the New York City Marathon, taking four days to complete the 26 miles (42 km) race. He "ran" across America on his hands, taking three years, eight months, and six days to travel from coast to coast and raise money for Vietnam war veterans.
- Description: Tilmann Waldthaler is a renowned Italo-Austrian traveler and explorer known for his extreme adventures in remote and wild regions of the world. Over the years, he has undertaken numerous solo expeditions through deserts, mountains, and jungles, facing physical and environmental challenges. Waldthaler is famous for his journeys without modern transportation or external support, preferring to travel on foot or with pack animals. His exploits have been documented in books and films, inspiring many with his spirit of adventure
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Austria
- 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
- Internet: http://www.tilmann.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2433666
- Description: Erik Weihenmayer is an American blind mountaineer and explorer. In 2001 he summited Mount Everest, becoming the first blind person to do so. In 2008 he completed the Seven Summits challenge. In 2014 he kayaked the full 445 km (277 mi) length of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. He relies on auditory cues, tactile feedback, and team coordination for navigation
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1968-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://erikweihenmayer.com
- Multimedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cOmcTFZJaI
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q732356
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Weihenmayer, Erik. No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon. New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2017.
- Description: David William and John Allen Kunt embarked on a round-the-world journey on foot in the 1970s
- 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: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
David William e John Allen Kunt, rispettivamente 31 e 23 anni, amici del vice-presidente statunitenze Humphrey, stanno facendo il giro del mondo a piedi per aiutare lo UNICEF.
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