Charley Boorman

Ewan McGregor

Robert Uhlig

The popular actors recount their three-month, 20,000-mile motorbike journey from London to New York through three continents and some of the harshest terrain on Earth.

Chasing Shadows Across the World

Long Way Round

Jeff Gulvin

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Joining up with producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanian and the Long Way Round team, their route took them from John O'Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of South Africa. Riding through spectacular scenery, often in extreme temperatures, Ewan and Charley faced their hardest challenges yet. With their trademark humour and honesty they tell their story - the drama, the dangers and the sheer exhilaration of riding together again, through a continent filled with magic and wonder.

Long Way Down

The author describes his participation in the most challenging race in the world, the Dakar Rally, along with two fellow motorcyclists, and details their adventures in the countries hosting the rally as well as the history of the race.

Race to Dakar

The Brand New Adventure from Wicklow to Wollongong

By Any Means

Racing Across Canada from Newfoundland to the Rockies

Extreme Frontiers

Sydney to Tokyo by any means

Right to the edge

This unique travelogue offers the breathtaking account of the authors' three-month motorcycle journey across two continents, that took them from the northernmost tip of Scotland, across Europe, and down through Africa ending in Cape Town.

An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa

Four million captivated viewers watched Charley Boorman complete his last adventure - LONG WAY DOWN - which took him from John O'Groats to Cape Town. Along with Ewan McGregor he achieved not only this amazing feat, but also circumnavigated the globe on the LONG WAY ROUND. In between these two incredible journeys, he found the time to compete in the Dakar Rally, telling his story in his bestselling book RACE TO DAKAR. Charley's passion for travel and adventure continues in his new challenge - BY ANY MEANS. Travelling from his home town in Co Wicklow all the way to Sydney, he will use any means he can to reach his destination, via transport as diverse as steam train, horse, boat, kayak, truck, and tuk-tuk. And of course his beloved motorbike! Whether crossing the Black Sea, trekking through Tibet, riding an elephant in India or hiking through the forests of Papua New Guinea, this will be a unique opportunity to meet fascinating people and explore extraordinary places. With trademark enthusiasm, dedication and good humour, Charley's new trip is set to be his most challenging yet.

The Road to the End of the Earth

Right To The Edge: Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means

Rêvant devant un atlas, Ewan McGregor se fit la réflexion qu'il serait génial de faire le tour du monde à moto. Un simple coup de fil à son ami Charley Boorman - tout aussi fan de motos - et, autour d'un dîner, se dessine une formidable aventure, qui est aussi celle d'une amitié. Leur rêve devient vite réalité. Partis d'Europe, ils rejoignent l'Ukraine, le Kazakhstan, la Mongolie et la Russie, puis ensuite traversent l'océan Pacifique pour rejoindre l'Alaska et, via le Canada, ils achèvent leur périple à New York. Rencontres et paysages, plaisir de chevaucher leurs BMW et de raconter ce voyage humainement fascinant. Car l'aventure est aussi le moyen de s'engager et ils rendent compte, tout du long de leur voyage, des missions de l'UNICEF dans les pays traversés. Notamment en Mongolie, en Ukraine et au Kazakhstan.

L'échappée belle

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. With the Long Way Round team assembled once again and with two new BMWs loaded up for the journey, Ewan and Charley will set off on a new adventure, facing very different challenges. Riding from John O'Groats right down to South Africa, they will discover spectacular but unforgiving terrain, rich cultures and unforgettable local characters. Long Way Down tells their story - the drama, the dangers and the sheer exhilaration of riding together again.

Long Way Down Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman

His Brand New Adventure From Wicklow to Wollongong

Anne Emmert

Von Schottland nach Kapstadt. Reisebericht

Long way down

Charley Boorman is back on his bike exploring the world's second largest country - home to some of the most stunning and challenging terrain known to man. Canada is a country of extremes, and Charley knows all about pushing the limits. He goes dirt biking in New Brunswick, dives through old shipwrecks in Tobermory and rides along Butch Cassidy's old Outlaw Trail. He also meets a fascinating mix of people on his journey. As he heads across Canada, he plays ice hockey with a legend of the game; spends a day as a Mountie cadet and nearly meets a ghost in Winnipeg . . . Written with Charley's trademark enthusiasm and humour, Extreme Frontiers is fast-paced, hugely entertaining and packed with adventure (and rather a lot of mosquitoes).

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