Over 30 years ago, Elspeth Beard rode her motorcycle around the world and became the first British woman to do so. She crashed in Australia, fought hepatitis in Iran, forged permits in India, and now she lives in a Victorian water tower which she restored herself. For many years, Elspeth's story went largely untold. Fortunately for us all, over the past decade, she's become one of the most inspirational authors and speakers in the world of adventure motorcycling. In this video, we caught up with
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Over 30 years ago, Elspeth Beard rode her motorcycle around the world and became the first British woman to do so. She crashed in Australia, fought hepatitis in Iran, forged permits in India, and now she lives in a Victorian water tower which she restored herself. For many years, Elspeth's story went largely untold. Fortunately for us all, over the past decade, she's become one of the most inspirational authors and speakers in the world of adventure motorcycling. In this video, we caught up with
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Elspeth Beard has done it all: she was one of the first British women to ride around the world, she's written books, and she's won awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects - and now she's coming to the ABR Festival 2023. She's a hugely inspirational adventure biker, and you'll have the chance to meet her when she speaks at the ABR Festival to tell the story of her incredible round-the-world trip, which started in 1982 on a BMW R 60/6. Discover all the adventure biking legends who yo
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Elspeth Beard has done it all: she was one of the first British women to ride around the world, she's written books, and she's won awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects - and now she's coming to the ABR Festival 2023. She's a hugely inspirational adventure biker, and you'll have the chance to meet her when she speaks at the ABR Festival to tell the story of her incredible round-the-world trip, which started in 1982 on a BMW R 60/6. Discover all the adventure biking legends who yo
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As Nick Sanders continues his motorcycle trip from Machynlleth to Mongolia, he stops off to speak to the remarkable Elspeth Beard, who was the first British woman to ride a motorcycle around the world. | Adventure Bike Rider
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As Nick Sanders continues his motorcycle trip from Machynlleth to Mongolia, he stops off to speak to the remarkable Elspeth Beard, who was the first British woman to ride a motorcycle around the world. | Adventure Bike Rider
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At 23, Elspeth Beard set off on a solo motorbike journey around the world 🏍️🌍 — 35,000 miles, 20 countries, and countless challenges. From war zones to falling in love in Kashmir, she found freedom, strength, and adventure in every mile. | Culture Trip
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At 23, Elspeth Beard set off on a solo motorbike journey around the world 🏍️🌍 — 35,000 miles, 20 countries, and countless challenges. From war zones to falling in love in Kashmir, she found freedom, strength, and adventure in every mile. | Culture Trip
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Lone Rider: Elspeth Beard’s Motorcycle Ride Around the World
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Lone Rider: Elspeth Beard’s Motorcycle Ride Around the World
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She Rode a Motorcycle 35,000 Miles Around the World ALONE 🏍️ Then Everyone Ignored Her for 20 Years 😢 #ElspethBeard #LoneRider #MotorcycleAdventure #WomenEmpowerment | The Inspireist
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She Rode a Motorcycle 35,000 Miles Around the World ALONE 🏍️ Then Everyone Ignored Her for 20 Years 😢 #ElspethBeard #LoneRider #MotorcycleAdventure #WomenEmpowerment | The Inspireist
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Rode around the world, in 1982 solo
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Before sat-nav, internet, and mobile phones, there was Elspeth Beard, a 23-year-old architecture student who set off to ride her motorcycle around the world. 🏍️ In this episode of Wild Chats, Elspeth shares the highs and lows of her pioneering solo journey across continents in the early 1980s. Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@wildearthaustralia/videos | Wild Earth
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No tempo em que não havia internet, e-mails, telemóveis ou GPS, Elspeth Beard fez algo incrível até para os dias de hoje. Vejam este video verdadeiramente inspirador, conheçam a sua história em http://bit.ly/ElspethBeard e descubram o seu livro em http://fal.cn/trfY. #BMWMotorrad #MakeLifeARide | BMW Motorrad Portugal
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Part 2: Travelling the world, by Elspeth Beard | Interviews | Motorcyclenews.com
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Elspeth Beard and the story of her solo adventure around the world.
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#43 Elspeth Beard: The Journey That Changed Her Life & Women's History- Forever #lonerider
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"She rode 35,000 miles alone. Nobody cared. Until now."
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Elspeth Beard, the first British woman to ride around the world, talks about how she got into bikes on the latest episode of Full Chat 🏍️ Watch now ⤵️ | Bikesure
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🏍️🌍 THE LONE RIDER
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At 23, Elspeth Beard left New York on a second-hand BMW, determined to ride around the world alone. Over 35,000 miles and 23 countries, she survived crashes, thieves, illness, and hostile terrain—without GPS, phones, or backup. No one celebrated her return. Yet she had done what everyone said was impossible: she became the first Englishwoman to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. Her journey taught resilience, self-reliance, and courage. Today, as an award-winning architect and author of L
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"What I really love about Belstaff is that it looks good on or off the bike." When Elspeth Beard was 25years old she rode 35,000 miles in two and a half years and became the first British woman to motorcyle around the world. Tap the link to find out more about the only motorcycle jacket Elspeth would wear. #MyBelstaff bit.ly/2tSMP9F | Belstaff
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Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Women to Motorcycle Around the World
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56,000km World Tour in 1982 | Elspeth Beard
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About last night… an evening with Elspeth Beard, at Bike Shed London, in support of Two Wheels for Life. Huge thanks to Elspeth for sharing her remarkable story, to @jamestheox for hosting superbly, and all who came and contributed to a wonderful evening and an epic cause. More to come… | Bike Shed Moto Co
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Elspeth Beard: Solo Around the World on Two Wheels 🏍️
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Elspeth Beard. Riding solo - One small step (episode 2)
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La storia di Elspeth Beard globetrotter inglese che negli Anni 80 ha fatto il giro del mondo in moto
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#22 Elspeth Beard: The Ride Ended, The Lessons Never Really Let Go
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That horse knew the way 😂 this was ages ago but it got caught and reunited with the rider after 👍 #loosehorse #hunting #fail #hedgehopping #draghunting #spottypony #hounds #equestrian #horseriding #equine #horses #fyp
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Ride and Talk - #21 Elspeth Beard’s Record-Breaking, Life-Changing Adventure
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InnerDrive on Instagram: "She didn’t just ride a BMW…🦾 she rode it across 35,000 miles, through deserts, storms, broken roads, and even a life-threatening crash — and still got back up to finish her world tour. 🌍🔥 Elspeth Beard proved one truth: Courage and consistency can take you farther than luck ever will. The world doesn’t move for the strongest… it moves for the ones who refuse to stop. 🏍️💫 --- Viral Hashtags: #ElspethBeard #BMW #BMWWorldTour #BMWR60 #WorldRide #FearlessRider #MotoAdv
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#43 "Elspeth Beard: The Journey That Changed Her Life & Women's History- Forever"
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Motorcycle Knowledge & Travel | TheMotoAmit on Instagram: "Met Elspeth Beard at India Bike Week — a woman who rode around the world before riding culture became content. No filters. No labels. No noise. We spoke about today’s motorcycling, how riding has evolved, and where real passion ends and performance activism begins. When I asked her about feminism vs pseudo-feminism, her answer wasn’t loud — it was grounded, earned, and lived. She didn’t ride to prove a point. She rode because the road ca
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