A woman navigates the globe on a bike
If you want something done, what do you do? You send a lady! Long-distance motorcyclist, Steph Jeavons, is almost half way through an solo navigation of the globe, which she is tackling aboard her trusty Honda CRF250L nicknamed Rhonda.
The trip began in March this year and will see Steph Jeavons travel through 42 countries in two years as she raises funds for the charity Rally 4 Life. She is currently in Thailand -14,000 miles into her journey with 24,000 miles still to go and, upon completion of the trip, could become the first female motorcyclist to travel through all seven continents solo.
“I have always wanted to travel the world and I have always loved bikes, so it seemed the obvious thing to me to put the two together,” Steph Jeavons explains. “In terms of the bike, I wanted a machine that was economical to run, lightweight, reliable and capable of going off road. I wanted something that would work well in heavy traffic or rough roads and dirt tracks. When Honda brought out the CRF250L, it seemed like the perfect solution. It ticked all the boxes.”
“The Honda has proved to be a great companion,” says Steph. “It has started on the button every time, it has got me up to 18,500 feet with no complaints, we have ridden through monsoons, extreme heat, mud, sand, snow and crazy traffic. There is nothing this bike can’t handle. It has been extremely economical and most importantly great fun to ride. If you want adventure, take this bike.”
To find out more about her adventure or to donate to the charity, visit www.stephmoto-adventurebikeblog.com.