Tough Girl Podcast

In 1982 at age 22 Elspeth set off on a solo motorbike trip around the world. The journey took her 2.5 years and she covered a distance of 48,000 miles taking in the sites of North America, Australasia, Asia & Europe.    This was all done in the age before mobile phones and internet. During her travels Elspeth rode through post-revolutionary Iran during the war with Iraq. She survived life threatening illnesses and numerous accidents. She witnessed civil uprisings that delayed her journey and forced her to fake documents to cross brokers.   This is one hell of a story not to be missed!   Show notes   How would Elspeth introduce herself Understanding more about her childhood Being encouraged to explore and push the boundaries Going to boarding school at a young age and being expelled at 16 How she found her love of motorcycles Buying her first bike and understanding the travel potential of having a motorbike Doing what she wanted to do Going on a 10 week trip with her brother, riding across America What sh