Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer, Author and Blogger. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. He also pioneered the concept of 'microadventures', trying to encourage people to get outside, get out of their comfort zone, go somewhere they’ve never been. A microadventure is an adventure that is close to home, cheap, simple, short, and yet very effective.

Career Highlights

  • Walked across Southern India
  • Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean
  • Completed a crossing of Iceland
  • He has trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert and 120 miles round the M25 – one of his pioneering microadventures
  • He was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the year for 2012.