Round the World by Bike Articles
The Docking of the Banana Boat – World
Alastair Humph
Alastair Humphreys takes on Japan, the land of (cliche warning!) many contrasts.
Round The World by Bike: Remembering a little Uzbek – Siberia, RussiaAlastair Humphreys rides through Russia with only
A Grand Departure… and a Feeble Retreat (October 2004) – RussiaThe locals are sure Al and Rob are crazy for attempting to ride through Siberia in winter. Considering even Tippex there is approved down to -40C, they may just be right.
Round The World by Bike: A Grand Departure… and a Feeble Retreat – Siberia, RussiaRound The World by Bike
Into Siberia
“We are the Pilgrims, Master: we shall go
Always a little farther: it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow,
Across that angry or that glimmering sea”�James Elroy Flecker
“Good luck with the last long cold leg, Alastair”�Ran Fiennes
If you head West long enough you reach the East. 482 years to [...]
Round The World by Bike: Into Siberia – Siberia, RussiaRound The World by Bike
Into Siberia
“We are the Pilgrims, Master: we shall go
Always a little farther: it may be
Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow,
Across that angry or that glimmering sea”James Elroy Flecker
“Good luck with the last long cold leg, Alastair”Ran Fiennes
If you head West long enough you reach the East. 482 years to [...]
Into Siberia (September 2004) – RussiaAl has been predominantly alone for three years now; an experience that has ranged from the sublime to the suicidal. Things will be very different now that he has been joined by Rob, an old friend. Al
The End of the Americas (August 2004) – North AmericaIf the end of Africa was an unexpected and exultant victory over a fierce opponent, the end of the Americas was becoming a sad drawn-out goodbye to a friend.
Round The World by Canoe (July 2004) – CanadaYukon locals said he was crazy to attempt it, but Al Humphreys was looking forward to the adventure of 500 miles in a canoe.
Riding Through Canada (June 2004) – CanadaCanada’s west coast has beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife. Al Humphreys just wishes something could be done about the mosquitos.
