Juliana Buhring

This Road I Ride: Sometimes It Takes Losing Everything to Find Yourself

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This Road I Ride is the remarkable story of one woman’s solo journey around the world by bicycle.

Juliana Buhring had been mired in a dark hole of depression after the death of a man she loved, and when an acquaintance suggested they honor his memory by biking across Canada, she thought, “Canada? Why not the world?” And why not alone.

She had never seriously ridden a bicycle before. She had no athletic experience or corporate sponsorship, but with just eight months of preparation, Juliana Buhring departed from Naples, Italy, in July 2012 aiming to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. She set out believing she might not ever return, but that she had nothing to lose. Over 152 days, Juliana’s ride spanned four continents and 18,060 miles. She traversed small-town and big-mountain America, Australian desert expanses, South Asian rainforests and villages, and Turkish plains. She suffered innumerable breakdowns, severe food poisoning, hostile pursuers, and the international longing for a good Italian espresso. When she crossed the finish line into Naples before the end of the year, she officially became the fastest woman to cycle the world (beating prior men’s records, to boot).

Accomplishing what she never thought she could, buoyed by the outpouring of support from friends and strangers, Juliana rediscovered herself. In the process she proved that there are no extraordinary people—there are only people who decide to do extraordinary things.
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201 printed pages
Original publication
2016
Publication year
2016
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  • Heyder Quliyevshared an impression4 years ago

    It is always difficult to describe or review this kind of book. I passed this trip together with the author with all her emotions and feelings. This book is simply a meditation course with explanation that not all questions can or should be answered.

Quotes

  • Heyder Quliyevhas quoted4 years ago
    I’m increasingly unable to make small talk, too. After hours of silence on the road, when I finally open my mouth to speak, I now notice how much nonsense comes out. How little of substance is ever said. Everybody talks, but nobody really says anything.
  • Heyder Quliyevhas quoted4 years ago
    But you know what happens when I’m told I cannot or should not do something. That little voice in my head starts counting down . . .*
  • Heyder Quliyevhas quoted4 years ago
    If I had waited to achieve a higher level of fitness, to hone my cycling technique and mechanical know-how, to ensure the best weather conditions, to assemble a full support team, to secure a sponsor and more funding, I never would have left. Many people postpone making their dreams a reality to wait for the perfect time. There’s no such thing. The perfect time is right now
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