56,000km World Tour in 1982 | Elspeth Beard

We caught up with Elspeth Beard at her home in South West Surrey, England for a Generation Speed Pathfinders chat. Back in 1982, she soloed around the world on a motorbike and completed 35,000 miles in 2 years with just £2500. Her adventures haven't stopped since. Her stories? Fuel for every thrill-seeker out there!
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[@Alienbikers-in-India]

Is it real festival? I never heard about 'Generation speed' festival. Or it is some kind of online-internet festival?

[@GenSpeedFest]

Yess it's a real festival for motor heads🏎️. Follow us on Instagram for more updates @generationspeed

[@Alienbikers-in-India]

@@GenSpeedFest Done

[@Ratnadeep11]

Huge respect to her ❤

[@GenSpeedFest]

+1

[@robpinter5431]

Wow what a great lady, still beautiful....Inspirational for all the young woman out there.

[@DIBYAJYOTI04]

She is a legend

[@GenSpeedFest]

Most definitely

[@markmark2080]

As an old timer and motorcyclist from about 1961, this was my first introduction to Elspeth Beard, needless to say I'm totally impressed. In my old age I haven't ridden for about 15 years, but have enjoyed following ItchyBoots and a few others as they roam the world on motorbikes. I can't help wondering if Elspeth and Noraly of ItchyBoots have ever met or communicated, two kindred spirits indeed...Thanks for posting.

[@lucybrown-nd1cf]

Elspeth wrote a book about her adventures, it's a good read and worth getting.

[@charlesharrison2248]

Loved her book,a great read.

[@aashaykhot7690]

These stories are so inspiring!

[@GenSpeedFest]

We can't agree more!

[@ismailylmaz4891]

We have to think about it: She is a young lady, she communicates by letter without thinking about KZbin shows, she has no sponsors, she reads about her adventures on tape, in black and white photographs, she just travels the world, she has to travel, she has to deal with the trams she goes through. Deserves praise beyond respect..👏👏👏👍

[@MrKdr500]

black & white photographs in the 80'? Lol.

[@reinmansmith]

Elspeth’s book is a fascinating read, as obviously it goes into far more detail around her trip and the difficulties she faced along with how much she gained from making her journey.

[@andrewshields5322]

I agree the book is a fascinating read and one aspect the has stuck with me is that modern adventure motorcycles are to reliant on technology, and need specialist maintenance to overcome the wear and tear that they suffer on this type of touring.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Wow ! glad I found this , Read Elspeth book several years ago but its the first time I have seen her talking. She is clearly a beautiful articulate lady and your questions I am sure the best response from her. Ted Simon is considered to be the father of adventure touring so Elspeth must be the female version of him surely ! Its taken her years to come out and tell us her story but I am glad she has because she is now being given the recognition she rightly deserves.

[@dogpaw775]

in 1986 i went around, criss crossed Australia ONLY, on a kwack 650. I have huge respect for what Elspeth Beard took on and never tire of hearing of this undertaking. Sadly missed Elspeth's presentation at Brooklands because of the start of the covid nonsense. Lesson learnt : never listen/believe 'authority', be free.

[@peterwoodham769]

What an interesting story

[@m.f.m.67]

Such determination. A will of iron. Legendary.

[@TheBezaleel]

Great interview, amazing lady, RESPECT. Her book is an amazing read.

[@suneetsalvi1200]

Total Respect. Huge 🫡 Salute to Elspeth Beard from India.

[@GenSpeedFest]

We are on the same page!

[@HairyMTB]

What a inspirational person ❤

[@bhaz1987]

Most excellent...really!

[@Rebel1963]

Fantastic achievement and what a great story

[@derniederrheiner4518]

I read a report in MOTORRAD at the time. I think it was in Turkey. But nothing more came after that. Until someone dug it up again a few years ago.

[@levia1398]

What a legend lady!!! ❤

[@anoopvj8056]

What a badass woman! 🫡

[@GenSpeedFest]

Absolutely!

[@mickhiggins1031]

One of the greats, up there with Ian Coats, Ted Simon etc etc, Travelling the world when it was just you and the Bike, a tougher better experience….. There are so many Travel influencers now, it’s not even interesting….. I like it old school

[@ianwatson3315]

She also went back to Australia with her son, flew round Australia and camped where she landed.

[@GenSpeedFest]

Yeah she is a legend 🔥. Follow for more content like this 🙌

[@paulyflyer8154]

Great interview and thank you for allowing Elspeth to talk which is so refreshing. These days so many interviewers not only interrupt but start talking about themselves. Nice one 👍

[@joelsankeerth]

Loved it !

[@GenSpeedFest]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@daviddring3744]

Great interview and a truly inspiring lady

[@mats3188]

You are really amazing superwomen and a adventure hero,i,m really impressed ,what a story 🌹🌹🌹

[@robertlowe3520]

What an incredible woman a true inspiration

[@thanushjoseph4285]

Cannot imagine how brave she must have been to do this is in the 80's, all alone! This is just incredible

[@georgemoskal2098]

A true hero, kind of puts Ewan and Charlie to shame, you have my total RESPECT.

[@pmfilmsUK]

Great interview

[@GenSpeedFest]

Glad you liked it. Follow for more🙌

[@pmfilmsUK]

@@GenSpeedFest Your method of questioning was fantastic. Well done.

[@delphinrider9580]

Great respect for Elspeth and what she did, proved to herself and to so many female and male of that huge motorfamily, that it was possible than to travell all over the world and to get one's goals as it is now. 🎉I know the bike (rode the 75/5 for several years all over Europe, which is a huge difference with riding hundreds of miles through deserts, mountain goattracks), but those engines were able to do it, and it brought you back home... so I guess you felt like a queen on your bike, in spite of all the greater and smaller problems. A bike and woman to be proud off!

[@tramptruck4859]

Her book "Lone Rider" is a marvellous read. Highly recommended.

[@hondakubo9399]

What a legend ❤ 🧑‍🚀🏍️🇬🇧 She's so gorgeous too. Reporter must be a Indian man from Calcutta 😂

[@todddonaldson2822]

Great interview! Read Elspeth’s book years ago, it’s time to dig it out and reread it. Incredible woman and a incredible story!

[@folkestrang2091]

Her book is an inspiring read as her interviews are, eg watertower and more.

[@stuartmamanbolton1697]

Having ridden exstesively in Australia I can confirm ...hard going......distances forever without seeing a sole!...what an amazing woman!

[@JohnG11000]

Great interview, I read her book quite a few times and will continue to do so but it was good to see her being interviewed!!!! well done.

[@angusm9419]

"The world would sleep if it were run by men who say, "It can't be done."

[@carsyoungtimerfreak1149]

Awesome! Respect!

[@russelllocke7180]

Great story, great woman.

[@fredscratchet1355]

Why have we never heard of this delightful lady? 😊

[@Bruttus4377]

Wow live the dream

[@stuarthammond1009]

FACT....... only one puncture on the whole trip . I seem to get one a month in UK. Inspirational lady.

[@MarcS4R]

what an amazing woman. respect

[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Great story, what an insparation.

[@lugge1540]

Beeindruckend diese Dame.

[@racheltaylor6578]

The audiobook is really good.

[@fendermarshallbluesbox3407]

cool

[@scootjockey]

Have to buy the book❤

[@shivasheeshsrivastava5764]

❤❤❤❤

[@duke7888]

Read her book, very very good😊

[@Alienbikers-in-India]

My best part is - she bought the TOWER!!!

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

❤

[@DougHopkins-pf7jx]

Great story but Elspeth wasn't the first English woman to ride around the world. Regardless it is an amazing feat for anyone to achieve.

[@johnwalshire2884]

Her book doesn’t read like this video

[@darrelltregear756]

Least the dog didn't die in vain.

[@ryanwasawas6602]

I start to watched until i heard the interviewer’s annoying voice.

[@business.expert]

refreshing trip, inspiring woman. Congrats and thank you