Cycling Adventurers
Cyclestrongman – Chris Roach has embarked on an incredible 8 year odyssey to cycle the globe.
Alastair Humphreys – Spent 4 years cycling around the world and has written 3 books on it, very honest and modest informative details on life on the road. Very good web site, regular updates interesting posts.
Peter Gostelow – Having already complicated a epic 3 year journey cycling from Japan to UK, Pete is now preparing to cycle Africa to raise money for Against Malaria Foundation You can follow him now on his new website Big Africa Cycle
Because it is there -Kevin Shannon leaves the UK for his unsupported around the world zero emission circumnavigation of the globe. Kevin is also determined to raise a whopping £1 million for the charity Combat Stress
Cycling home from Siberia – Rob Lilwall cycling home from Siberia which took him 3 years and also made a excellent DVD.
Ride Earth – An excellent documented web site about Tom and Andy about what has happened since they left the UK to cycle the world in 2007. Site includes excellent video footage.
The Hungry cyclist – Tom Kevill -Davis set out to combine his two passions in life, cycling and eating. The result is an excellent web site and book containing different recipes from the road. A valuable source for any touring cyclist.
Cycling the six – Due to leave January 2010, Dr Steve Fabes plans to cycle the length of six continents. Steve aims to raise £50,000 for the charity Merlin. I look forward to his witty writings while on the road.
World Traveler – A wonderfully informative web site about Nicolai Bangsgaard who has clocked up 50,000km so far
Scott Stoll – An American who spent 4 years cycling through 50 countries around the world. Scott has also written a book about his trip called Falling uphill.
Cycling the Ashes – 14 months – 25,000km – one bike – London to Brisbane – With a cricket bat!
BetterLifeCycle – The better life cycle is a one man unsupported bike ride from London to Cape Town aiming to raise £100,000 of sponsorship to deliver directly to orphanages en route.
Long distance cycling seems to be growing in numbers, these are just a few links about people who I have spoke to and researched while planning my own trip
Adventurers
Mark Kalch – Very good web site featuring various expeditions.
Andy Ward – Walked from London to Istanbul on a whim, good photography.
Ben Saunders – Youngest and third in history to reach North Pole solo (‘Ten times as dangerous as Everest’ – Reinhold Messner), longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton.
Walking the Amazon – Ed Stafford is currently attempting to walk the entire length of the Amazon river from the source to the sea.
Goliath expedition – An epic expedition that deserves its name. Karl Bushby set off in 1998 to achieve his dream of being the first person to walk around the world. He is still going.
The next challenge Tim Moss and his adventures – such as travelling Around the World in 80 Ways, climbing in Siberia and the London to Isle of Wight Triathlon – as well as the people he has helped undertake their own challenges.
Miscellaneous
Thorn Tree forum – The best resource for travelers, even has a bike section.
Warm showers – Excellent web site that allows hospitality for touring cyclists.
Couch surfers – A worldwide network of travelers that allows free accommodation and/or advice from travelers.
Mountainstuff blog - Blog of a very enthusiastic young climber
George Carlin – Totally unrelated to this web site but always supplies me with laughs and smiles.
George Cottier – Sublime painting skills and an excellent comedian.
