Born on 28th April 1959, Elspeth Beard figured out how to ride a bike in southern England at the young age of 16. She started her world tour in 1982 beginning from New York City, utilizing a BMW R60/6 motorcycle which she had at that time. After finishing her 3rd year of university degree, she decided to work for 11 months to fund her dream project. From that point on there was no looking back; she commenced a two year solo journey that took her around the world on her motorcycle. The first ever woman to do so, Beard’s travel destination included Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Pakistan, India & Nepal.