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The Docking of the Banana Boat – World: Alastair Humph
Round The World by Bike: The Records from my Travel-Worn Satchel – Japan: Alastair Humphreys takes on Japan, the land of (cliche warning!) many contrasts.
Round The World by Bike: Remembering a little Uzbek – Siberia, Russia: Alastair Humphreys rides through Russia with only
A Grand Departure… and a Feeble Retreat (October 2004) – Russia: The 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, Russia: Round 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”ï¿½James Elroy Flecker “Good luck with the last long cold leg, Alastair”ï¿½Ran Fiennes If you head West long enough [...]
Round The World by Bike: Into Siberia – Siberia, Russia: Round 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 [...]
Into Siberia (September 2004) – Russia: Al 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 America: If 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) – Canada: Yukon 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) – Canada: Canada's west coast has beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife. Al Humphreys just wishes something could be done about the mosquitos.