About Rob
UK-born adventurer and speaker who started as a geography teacher in Oxfordshire before embarking on major expeditions across over 80,000 km of terrain. His expeditions include a three-year cycling journey from Russia to London, a six-month trek from the Gobi Desert to Hong Kong, and a solo desert crossing. National Geographic produced television series documenting his adventures. He has authored two books based on expeditions and delivers keynote speeches at corporate events across four continents, focusing on resilience, agility, and growth mindset.
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Known for
- Cycling 50,000 km from Siberia to London over three years
- Walking 5,000 km from Gobi Desert to Hong Kong with Leon McCarron
- Solo 1,000 km trek across Taklamakan Desert
- Drag-racing bicycle across Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea
- Being featured in National Geographic television series
- Speaking to audiences about resilience and adaptability
- Author of 'Cycling Home From Siberia' and 'Walking Home From Mongolia
- Adventurer
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