What does it really take to cycle around the world alone? In this episode of Where We Ride, adventure cyclist Duncan Covey shares the incredible story behind a 36,000km, 477-day cycling journey across Europe, Central Asia, India, and beyond.
What began as a dream of bike travel and adventure cycling quickly became a test of endurance, resilience, and survival. Along the way, Duncan experienced incredible hospitality, unforgettable landscapes, and life-changing encounters, but he also faced moments that nearly ended the journey altogether.
From a violent attempted bike robbery in Italy to a terrifying encounter involving a shotgun in the Albanian mountains, Duncan opens up about the reality of long-distance cycling, managing fear on the road, and finding the strength to keep moving forward when everything tells you to stop.
In this episode:
🌍 Cycling around the world alone
🚴 A 36,000km bike travel adventure
🗺️ Riding across Europe, Central Asia and India
💪 Endurance cycling and life on the road
😨 The attempted bike robbery that changed everything
⛰️ A terrifying encounter in the Albanian mountains
🧠 Fear, resilience and mental strength
🚴 Adventure cycling and long-distance bike touring
🌎 Cultural experiences from around the world
✨ The lessons learned from 477 days of cycling
Whether you're interested in bike travel, adventure cycling, bike touring, endurance cycling, cycling journeys, cycling storytelling, or exploring the world by bicycle, this episode offers an honest look at the highs and lows of one of the ultimate cycling adventures.
Fans of long-distance cycling, bikepacking adventures, cycling motivation, travel and cycling, and world cycling journeys will love this conversation with Duncan Covey.
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