Notable Long-distance Riders
See also: Category:Long distance motorcycle riding- Dave Barr, a Vietnam veteran who became the first double-amputee to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle.
- Nick Sanders, who broke the Guinness World Record for fastest circumnavigation of the world by motorcycle in 1997.
- Kevin and Julia Sanders, who broke Nick Sanders' record in 2002 and also broke the record for the Pan American Highway in 2003.
- Simon and Monika Newbound, who hold the world record for motorcycle endurance.
- Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, whose long distance riding has been featured in the books and TV series Long Way Round and Long Way Down.
- Neil Peart, drummer with rock band Rush, who undertook a long distance ride after the death of his wife and daughter—a ride that was later documented in the book Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road.
- Ted Simon, whose 64,000-mile (103,000 km) ride through 45 countries was documented in his books Jupiter's Travels and Riding High.
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