PEDAL PADDLE TOUR
Spring of 2022 I began a route to circumnavigate the globe, aiming to hit some of the most notorious whitewater rivers on the planet.
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Over 1 year of biking I was able to knockout 13,000kms, 22 countries, and 20 plus rivers on what I dubbed the Pedal Paddle Tour.
ITINERARY
In 2022, I began from the most eastern point of mainland Europe and headed west. Working my way through Europe to Asia I biked 13,000 kms and crossed 22 countries.
SCHEDULE
The first leg of the Journey lasted 1 year and 1 day. Due to closed boarders in Burma, I had to end the first section Early in Nepal. The plan now is to continue from where I left off when the boarders reopen and then eventually begin the second leg in South America.
BUDGET AND SPONSORS
This was a self-sustained trip and therefore the majority, if not all, was run off of hard work and savings. Sponsor helped alleviate some of the cost by gear, transportation and nutrition provisions.
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WORK
Throughout the expedition I assisted outfitters and tourism companies with copywriting and consultancy. I helped with website translation and optimisation and experience design improvements within their service.
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Additionally, the majority of the trip consisted of hands on product testing for the gear I was using while out in the field.
If you are interested in hearing more about section of the tour, give a talk or would like to host me on your podcast feel free to email me at mckenleynewman@gmail.com
