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Elspeth Beard is a motorcyclist and award-winning architect. In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three, Elspeth Beard left London and set off on a 35,000 mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6 and became the first British woman to motorcycle around the world. Elspeth rode through post-revolutionary Iran during the war with Iraq; survived life-threatening illnesses, and numerous accidents. She witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and she fended off physical threats, sexual attacks, biker gangs, and corrupt police who were convinced that she was trafficking drugs. And she fell in and out of love three times during her incredible journey. Today while practicing architecture, specializing in remodeling and converting unusual buildings, Elspeth still enjoys riding her unique collection of motorcycles.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Christopher Kimball Financial Services • Adobe Road Winery • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance
INSPIRATIONAL WORDS
“Never give up.”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
The incredible challenges of riding around the world alone, back in the days pre-cell phone, were immense. You’ve got to read her book to hear it all.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
BMW R60/6 – 600… “Old Girl”
RESOURCE
1936 BROUGH SUPERIOR 982CC SS100
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Lone Rider by Elspeth Beard*
One Man Caravan by Robert Fulton
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
“Don’t take life too seriously, go out and have an adventure, get lost, and never give up.”
WHERE TO FIND ELSPETH
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