“I have cycled alone in Canada, the United States, England, and most recently, a one week trip in the Peruvian Andes. I was suffering from pre-departure nerves and the discouragement of friends and family before setting off to Peru. I got a lot of courage from the WOW website; it was inspiring to discover so many other lady cyclists.” Elizabeth Walsh
Silke Mokel on the road solo since 2010. Silke started pedaling in Western Europe then set her sights on Canada to the tip of South America. Presently Silke is in Ecuador heading south for Peru. Silke is taking the road less cycled and is staying off the well cycled Trans-American route and sticking to the smaller roads. Follow Silke on her German website or on FB in English and Spanish.
In 2009, after receiving Anne Mustoes book called “A Bike Ride” Ann Wilson retired early at age 58, training on route, Ann began “an open ended world tour in an easterly direction”. After more than 16720 km (10,389miles) and covering 24 countries, Anne completed the world tour in Sept 2010. Ann’s recent bicycle tours include 3 months of pedaling in Spain, France and Morocco. Thanks Ann for encouraging us all to pedal out the door. Read about Ann’s adventures here!
In 1963 Dervla Murphy left Ireland in the winter and pedaled to India. Over 40 years later, Dervla is still travelling by mules, bicycles or boats and writing super funny books about her adventures.
The other day, I met a woman travelling solo by bicycle. Jenny Towill on holiday from Wales left the rock climbing region of Wales and her supportive mountain guide boyfriend temporarily behind to holiday solo by bicycle in Wales. Rory Shaw ofwww.snowdoniamountaineering.com lent Jenny his panniers so she could venture solo for 3 weeks through Laos.
“…spent the last 3 years teaching English in Thailand and decided the best way to leave was on my bike. I set off six months ago and have past through Laos, China, Mongolia (cycled with Emily jefferson some there) Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark. Germany Holand, Belguim and France remain before finishing in London. Its been nothing short of amazing but a bit sad that I only have one month remaining…” Jenna Thompson
Meet WOW wall member, Marija Kozin. Marija left her home in Slovenia and pedaled to Beijing, she then turned around and pedaled home. Friedel Grant from Travelling Two interviews Majira about her 30 month journey.
Click here to hear about Marija’s journey
