Ride Earth is the mission of Tom Allen and Andy Welch to travel round the globe by mountain bike. They departed from the UK in June 2007, carrying video cameras to document their expedition with the aim of promoting sustainable transport and discovering the world and themselves through responsible, open-minded travel.
Having made it from England to Tehran and back, Tom is riding through the Middle East on the latest stage of his voyage – a lone bike ride through the deserts of the Arab world.
His route will take him through North East Africa as far as Djibouti, before going East to the southern Arabian peninsular. Read more
Since leaving Georgia, Andy has crossed Armenia, Iran and Pakistan and explored the diverse and colourful Indian subcontinent.
He is now taking a break from the expedition in Georgia to raise funds and plan the next stage of his journey.
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