EPISODE 15 - SUPER CYCLING MAN (WILL HODSON)

Guest: SUPER CYCLING MAN (WILL HODSON)

In episode 15 we hear from one of my favourite guests to date, Super Cycling Man (aka Will Hodson), an ex school teacher from London, who set off aged 38 to accomplish a world first - to cycle 100,000km across the globe, traversing all 7 continents, raising £1 million for charity, all the while dressed as a super hero.

Will shares beautiful stories about his wonderful trip around the world so far, the gorgeous places he's been the inspiring people he's met. He is also talking to school kids on his way, inspiring them to live life as an adventure.

I had such a great time recording this one. Will's fun loving attitude is brilliant and infectious! This one will leave you eager to get out and experience the stunning world around us.

Thanks for listening. Please get in touch with an comments. And subscribe if you'd like to hear more.

Show Notes

Casa de Ciclista
SCM trip update
Raising ONE MILLION POUNDS for Parkinson's
The wonders of cycling in a cape
Model United Nations - https://www.una.org.uk/get-involved/learn-and-teach/model-un-portal
Politics and food in America
The wonders of Vietnam
Will’s thoughts behind why some countries have such a zest for life
Ditch the car or motorbike for the bicycle!
The reality of cycling around the world
Cycling coast to coast through Antarctica via the South Pole
Maria Leijerstam - The first person to cycle to the South Pole - http://marialeijerstam.com/
Geography lesson - what makes a continent a continent
Sponsorship call out
Patreon
Giving more purpose to travel
The trip should be YOUR trip
Has cycle touring made you happy?
Will’s involvement with charity
The most rewarding part of Will’s journey
The most challenging part of WIll’s trip
Cycling alone
Ed Pratt unicycling around the world - http://www.worldunicycletour.com/
Will’s best travelling advice - Just smile…
Anna McNuff - https://annamcnuff.com/
Alcoholic hot chocolate
The world is filled with beauty and goodness - don’t trust the news!
The news is full of exceptions...that’s why its news
Stephen Pinker Enlightenment Now - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enlightenment-Now-Science-Humanism-Progress/dp/0241004314
Stephen Pinker The Better Angels of Our Nature - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Angels-Our-Nature-Violence/dp/0141034645
A Time of Gift’s by Patrick Leigh Fermor - https://www.amazon.com/Time-Gifts-Constantinople-Holland-Classics/dp/1590171659
The benefits of social media whilst travelling
Will’s plans for after the trip
Multipotentialite - https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling
Forging your own path
Building a portfolio career
Cycle touring safety
REI Take A Look Mirror - https://www.rei.com/product/752285/bike-peddler-take-a-look-mirror
Stop Killing Cyclists - http://stopkillingcyclists.org/
Will’s heroes
Engaging your inner Sarah Outen - http://www.sarahouten.com/
Cycling across England at 15 years old with a young Alastair Humphreys
Will’s inspiring parents
Hitting 10,000 We Need More Heroes subscribers (thank you!)...well 9,992 but who’s counting

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About the Author

George Beesley

Adventurer & Founder of Call To Adventure

George just bloody loves a bit of adventure! Imagine someone who not only hikes up mountains for breakfast but also bikes across continents. Got a case of wanderlust? This guy's been to over 50 countries and comes back with stories that'll make your grandma want to go bungee jumping.