- Description: Lon Haldeman was one of the first and most renowned ultra-cyclists. His achievements include numerous endurance records. In 1981, he set the "Double Transcontinental Record," riding from New York to Los Angeles and back in 24 days and 2 hours. That same year, he established the record for miles covered in 24 hours: 454. In 1986, he crossed the North American continent on a tandem with his wife Susan Notorangelo, setting a new record in 9 days, 20 hours, and 7 minutes
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Bike, Bicicletta, Vélo
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: USA
- Internet: http://www.ultracycling.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20631168
- Description: Matt Harding, named Traveler of the Year by World Hum, is a well-known figure in the blogging community, especially among travelers. After losing his job, Matt embarked on an extensive journey around the world. Throughout his travels, he filmed himself performing a dance in various locations. Once back home, he compiled the footage and uploaded the video on YouTube, where it achieved tremendous success
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: -
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.wherethehellismatt.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1071655
- Description: Gary Hause walked over 25'000 miles in a staged journey around the world
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Multimedia: https://www.marfapublicradio.org/podcast/west-texas-talk/2011-09-20/gary-hause-and-tony-the-vet
- Description: Led by writer and activist C.B. Hall, a group of participants walked from Seattle to Moscow, from April 1982 to August 1984, covering approximately 8,900 km (5,500 miles) across the United States and much of Europe. They were not permitted to walk in Eastern Europe but obtained visas to camp and meet people in East Germany for a few days. Some members of the group visited Moscow to meet with Soviet Peace Committee officials
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: C.B. Hall Peace Walk
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: On foot, A piedi, A pied
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_walks
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: "C.B. Hall Peace Walk, 1983–1984." Archival Resource, Philadelphia Area Archives
- Description: On June 23, 2010, American journalist and mountaineer John Harlin set off on a journey along the border of the Swiss Confederation. This circumnavigation involved climbs and descents totaling 220'000 meters of elevation change
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Europe, Europa
- Internet: http://www.johnharlin.net
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Follow John around Switzerland
- Description: Glen Heggstad is an American adventure motorcyclist and author. On 1 October 2001 he departed Palm Springs on a Kawasaki KLR650, planning a 32,000 km (20,000 miles) solo ride from California to Tierra del Fuego and back. On 6 November 2001, near Medellín, Colombia, he was captured at a roadblock by guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN) and held captive for five weeks; released on 8 December 2001, he refused a flight home and continued the journey to Patagonia. He subsequently completed a multi-year solo motorcycle circumnavigation of the world, riding through Siberia, Mongolia, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa. He has travelled through more than 57 countries across four circumnavigations of the planet
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: Striking Viking
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: -
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Motorbike, Motocicletta, Moto
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: https://www.strikingviking.net
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Heggstad, Glen. Two Wheels Through Terror. North Conway: Whitehorse Press, 2004. Heggstad, Glen. One More Day Everywhere: Crossing 50 Borders on the Road to Global Understanding. 2009.
- Description: Rick Hansen is a Canadian athlete and activist. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 1973, he pursued Paralympic sports. From 1985 to 1987 he completed the Man in Motion World Tour, a 26-month wheelchair journey around the world. He travelled approximately 40'075 km (24'901 mi) across 34 countries. The tour aimed to raise funds for spinal cord research and promote accessibility and inclusion. Following the expedition, he established the Rick Hansen Foundation, which supports accessibility initiatives and medical research
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Canada
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: 1957-
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Wheelchair, Sedia a rotelle, Fauteuil roulant
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Internet: http://www.rickhansen.com
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q978803
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hansen, Rick. Man in Motion: My Story. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1988.
- Description: In his postcard, Hasse Timp states he left from Amsterdam on a world tour that allowed him to visit 50 countries and travel 345'000 km
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: Netherlands, Olanda, Hollande
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Car or similar, Mezzi a motore, Moyen motorisé
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Inscriptions-Iscrizioni-Inscriptions: Hasse Timp d'Amsterdam pendant son tour du monde. A déjà visité 50 pays et parcouru 345'000 km
- Description: Steve Hely and Vali Chandrasekaran embarked on an endeavor called "The Ridiculous Race," which was detailed in their 2008 book of the same name. The duo challenged each other to circumnavigate the globe overland from Los Angeles, one traveling east and the other west
- Alias-Pseudonimo-Pseudonyme: -
- Nationality-Nazionalità-Nationalité: USA
- Birth/death-Nascita/morte-Naissance/mort: -
- Means of transport-Mezzo di trasporto-Moyen de transport: Various, Diversi, Différents
- Geographical description-Riferimento geografico-Référence géographique: Around the World, Giro del mondo, Tour du monde
- Additional references-Riferimenti complementari-Références complémentaires: Hely, Steve, and Vali Chandrasekaran. The Ridiculous Race: 26,000 Miles, 2 Guys, 1 Globe, No Airplanes. New York: Holt Paperbacks, 2008.
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