Joff Summerfield's Penny-farthing World Tour
Come and hear Joff Summerfield talk about his adventure pedalling his handmade replica of a Victorian penny-farthing bicycle around the world.
During the trip he visited 23 countries in four continents; taking in landmarks including the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex and the Grand Canyon. He raced in the Penny-farthing World Championships in Australia and he crossed the Himalayas at 5,200m above sea level, reaching Everest base camp.
Joff is the first person to complete the circumnavigation on a penny-farthing since British-born Thomas Stevens, who completed the trip in 1887.
When and where:
Friday 6th January 2012 at The Gallery, 70 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6EJ (near Farringdon station).
Doors open 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Talk starts at 6.30 p.m.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Sustrans.
£7.00