How can I cycle around the world?

Question

Like that guy that was on the news...

How can I break his record? Or at least attempt it...

Do I need to go through some sort of training thing? And how hard is it to go through countries? Would I need to take a tent? What supplies? Where do I get food and water from?

Answer 1

I would definitely get a tent, to keep off insects such as mosquitos, and dust too, or any other elements such as wind, snow, rain. You may want to get a trailer to carry your gear, so choose a good strong overland bike. Make sure you know how to do your own repairs.



Some times it is frustrating to get through some countries, most of which have some bureaucracies which do everything with lots of red tape or paperwork, if not also bribes.



If I were you, I would start training right round your community, taking at first short trips, say, from your place to another town or city, or about the countryside.



Learn to use maps, compass, and learn at least three other languages; by that I do not mean fluently, but enough to get around. I would choose French, Arabic, Russian, and/or Chinese. Or at least carry an interpreting device.



Be prepared for mishaps, or to put it another way, be advised that Murphy's Rule is not joke, at least not when it's happening to you. So a sense of humour, the ability to adapt, overcome, & improvise, is a must. Also, you might want to develop some contingency plans for certain situations, such as "What happens if I am robbed? What do I do if my passport gets stolen?"



Have you read about Danziger's walks from somewhere in Europe through Asia? Or of the fellow who dressed as a Bedouin and went to Mecca back in the days before the demise of the Ottoman Empire?



If you can get a network, such as some dependable friends or family, to help you, by all means accept their assistance in getting food and supplies mailed to you at pre-arranged drops or mail centres. Of course, this would be non-perishables and such.



You might do well do get sponsors. In order to get this accomplished, you will want to be able to show them that you have a proven track record of starting and finishing "expeditions" or "adventures."



Last but not least, make sure you have both a good physical (medical) and psychological exam. Last thing you want is to either come down with illness or lose your sanity while you are abroad.



I wish you the best of luck. Be well, good traveller!

Answer 2

You do not actually need to physically go all the way around the globe; you can go around and around the block, keeping track of how far you go and where you would be along your journey. Albert Speer, Hitler's architect and armaments minister in WW2, spent many years in Spadau prison after the war, and hit up the idea of a "walk around the world" while in jail. He marked off a path in the prison yard and through the gardens there which he tended, carrying a pocket full of stones to mark the completion of each circuit of the course; at the end of each he would transfer a stone from one pocket to the other, and so keep count of his distance. He imagined what country or what city he was in as he covered the miles, and kept up his walk for 20 years until he was finally released, at which time he had walked halfway around the globe without ever leaving the prison yard.



You can do the same thing on a bicycle, and you never have to travel very far from your house.

Answer 3

In Nova Scotia today, Mr Roy Bent of North Walsham in Norfolk became the first man to cross the Atlantic on a tricycle. His tricycle, specially adapted for the crossing, was ninety feet long, with a protective steel hull, three funnels, seventeen first-class cabins and a radar scanner.

Answer 4

you would need to train for a long time the person who did would have. and you would have to get a good bike so that you don't fall off. some places in other countries are very rocky

Answer 5

you want a stable high quality traveling bike with the technique of mounting as much as 40 mm huge tires, fenders, and racks to hold your bags. a bike like that would have the skill to deal with tough roads and nonetheless have the skill to hold you for long distances on a daily basis. do no longer scrimp on high quality, you will get exhilaration from it once you're in the midst of nowhere and experience take care of that your bike won't enable you down

Answer 6

I would if I had the means, put the bike in the back of the truck, and drive! but you would need a hell of a snorkel and good floats. but best of luck.

Answer 7

I wouldn't worry about supplies. You may need a three day weekend though.

Answer 8

You need a bike

Answer 9

With extreme difficulty - you need major sponorship, thats the key

Answer 10

you cannot possibly be on a level to attempt this. it is harder than it looks and if you dont even know if you should get training...you are way out of your league.

Answer 11

i think u can do it........u wont need to train.....just go...a bar of chocolate...and a couple of cigs....youll be sorted.....good luck my brave friend.....i will salute u when your picture comes up on the news

Answer 12

Take the stabilisers off your bike first.

You might get further....

Answer 13

training and spirit. if you have that, how can you fail?

Answer 14

on a bicycle

Answer 15

feck knows i'm drunk but ooo that will hurt your bum!

Answer 16

lol

I'll tell you now, that it is impossible.

Answer 17

you think too much