Riding around the world on a penny farthing?! Joff Summerfield on circumnavigating the globe on one wheel and being robbed at knifepoint

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When Joff Summerfield set out to ride around the globe on his handmade penny farthing in 2006, he sold absolutely everything he owned to fund the adventure – and start with a clean slate. As he set off, his whole world was packed into a small rucksack on his back and some panniers on top of his penny farthing.
Joff’s story is one of the most stunning that Rob and Eliot have discovered on Just Ride so far. Most of it must be heard to be believed! From being robbed at knifepoint in Ecuador and accidentally eating dinner in a Chinese home, to freewheeling down the Himalayas and taking in the Millennium New Year in Paris, Joff’s journeys have been like no other.
And that’s all while rolling round the world on a 49in fixed-gear penny farthing. His current steed has done nearly 40,000 miles. As you can imagine, Rob and Eliot couldn’t get their heads around it.
As well as his physical feats, Joff also has a refreshing outlook on life – never travelled but want to? Do it! You’ll find a way.
If you want to watch this full-length episode with Joff (and his penny farthing!) then you can find it on Red Bull TV, and if you want to email the show then please hit us up at [e-mail].
If you want to learn more about Joff and his exploits, you can check out his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/joff1000
And follow Joff on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joff_summerfield/?hl=en
We’ll see you in two weeks.