WORLD BIKE GIRL SPEAKING EVENT - NEWCASTLE (UK TOUR)

Presented by: World Bike Girl Ltd

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0	NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: The Journey
P	Tuesday 11th September, 2018
N	6:30pm

Event information

Ishbel has been cycling the world solo since 2014 and has become a worldwide phenomenon for rescuing injured street animals as she pedals. Before cycling the world Ishbel was a velodrome sprinter for Iran and spent years road racing UK. Her book, 'Me, My Bike and a Street Dog Called Lucy' was published 5th Aug 2018 and a film script has been written about her life.

Ishbel will be talking about her life on bicycles; from her earlier years of running away from foster care, being homeless and still trying to go to school, to becoming a velodrome champion and racing for Iran.

Extraordinary tales of adventure and survival coupled with incredible photos of crossing the Andes by bike and pedalling 5000 metres high, cycling through the Pantanal Jungle, biking Che Guevara’s final footsteps, cycling across a country with no money, the first street dog she rescued whilst biking across Turkey, her one woman viral protest in Bolivia and how she faces 20 years in prison if she returns to Iran for defending every woman's right to cycle, where her friends are arrested and beaten for riding their bikes.

Ishbel is travelling with her adopted dog Maria, who she rescued whilst cycling across Brazil last year and is using funds raised by the World Bike Girl UK Speaking Tour for her and Maria to have a home over the winter months in the UK.

Doors open 6.30 pm, food and drink will be available and Ishbel and Maria will be mingling with crowd. Ishbel begins speaking at 7.30 pm. Event ends 9 pm. People can bring their books to be signed or can buy on the night.

"I’ve enjoyed following Ishbel's travels over the years - she has such a wonderful way with storytelling. Down to earth, honest, funny – she mixes grit with unshakable optimism. Her passion to explore this precious planet under her own steam is infectious, and it’s a joy to be swept up in her world, and in her incredible journey." Anna McNuff - Adventurer and Author

‘Ishbel’s journey from literal abandonment as a juvenile to World Bike Girl is astonishing. She is a hero for woman-kind, and a hero for selflessness, and for survival.’ - Frank Gilhooley, Actor

'Ishbel was one of our most popular speakers at the 2018 Cycle Touring Festival. She is a natural storyteller with a fascinating tale to tell. Definitely one not to be missed.' - Laura Moss, Cycle Touring Festival director

"I was lucky enough to get a seat at World Bike Girl's talk last night. It was brill! Loads of laughter and v inspiring!" - Cycling Sarah

"So inspiring to hear World Bike Girl's story last night at Rapha! This woman has such courage and grit as well as being an all round kind, animal loving spirit." - Hattie Pearson

"Just seen World Bike Girl do this in Manchester. Absolutely brilliant, just what I needed." - Cyclisme Spandelles

"Hooked by page 2. Tears by page 5. This is a gem of a story written by a brave and inspiring young woman with an XXL heart. If you love travel and love animals, you’ll adore this book." - Jason Lewis, Explorer and Author

Find out more about Ishbel: worldbikegirl.com & ishbelholmes.com