Around the World in Record Time: Bridget McCutchen’s Motorcycle Quest

Image: Bridget McCutchen - Chiapas, Mexico; December 2022

Have you ever wondered about embarking on a big trip, such as travelling around the world, going from Alaska to Ushuaia, or exploring a foreign country for a few months? Have you ever doubted your ability to undertake such an adventure? If so, the story of Bridget McCutchen should inspire you. Bridget, a 22-year-old woman, is on a mission to set an official Guinness world record as the youngest woman to complete a trip around the world by motorcycle. She will accomplish her goal in November, having navigated foreign borders, dealt with regulations and paperwork, and overcoming language barriers.

Website: Bike Will Travel

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq; August 2023.

Pakistani Himalayas; September 2023.

Pakistani Himalayas; September 2023.

Kawasaki Days in Speyer, Germany; June 2023.

Kiva and Bridget at Kawasaki Days; June 2023.

After Bridget’s bike was painted in Islamabad, Pakistan; September 2023.

Pakistani Himalayas; September 2023.

First night in Baja; October 2022.

Eating a meal in Zahedan, Iran; September 2023.

Stuck in the sand in Southern Peru; February 2023.

Stuck in the mud across from Las Lajas church in Ipiales, Ecuador; January 2023.

All Above Images: Bridget McCutchen