Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World

In 1982, Elspeth Beard embarked on an extraordinary 35,000-mile solo motorcycle adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. This book chronicles her remarkable journey, undertaken at the age of twenty-three while she was halfway through her architecture studies.

Driven by a desire to prove herself after a recent breakup and with limited savings, Beard packed her motorcycle with essentials and set off. Despite her experience riding bikes since her teens and having travelled previously, nothing could fully prepare her for the challenges that lay ahead.

Upon her return to London nearly two and a half years later, Beard was transformed. She navigated unforgiving landscapes and war-torn countries, faced civil uprisings that required her to use fake documents, and defended herself against sexual attacks, biker gangs, and corrupt police. She also survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss, and severe accidents that left lasting scars and memory gaps. Amidst these trials, she found love with two different men.

In an era preceding email, the internet, mobile phones, and readily available maps, Elspeth Beard achieved a feat that remains astonishing today. This book, told with honesty and wit, recounts her unique and life-changing adventure.

Key Features/Benefits:

• An inspiring true story of a solo female adventurer.
• Details the challenges of global travel in the pre-digital age.
• Explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and courage.

Specifications:

• Author: Elspeth Beard
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara
• Publication Date: 5 April 2018
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
• Weight: 1.05 kg
• ISBN-10: 1782439625
• ISBN-13: 978-1782439622

This book offers a compelling narrative of one woman's determination and the incredible journey she undertook, making it a must-read for fans of adventure, biography, and sports narratives.