TRAVERSE Issue 56 - October 2026 | Page 5

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CONTRIBUTORS

A world of travellers, a world of TRAVERSE; we wouldn ' t exist without the many inspiring people who get on their bikes and ride. They ' ll all tell you they did nothing special, just something that they loved- they got on their bikes...
In this issue of TRAVERSE-
ian Todd Born in the UK ' s Lake District, Ian knows a thing or two about the area. His experience and love of the area sees him sahring his passion aboard a fleet of Benelli ' s with Lake District Motorcycle Tours. He ' s taking us to the Isle of Man for the race that makes the world gasp.
maRTin BeRnaRd
Originally from Brittany, Martin is a photojournalist who has travelled the world documenting the geoenvironmental and political issues that affect us all. In 2024 he went to the refugee camps of Chad to witness firsthand the ongoing effects of the Sudanese civil war.
ChRiSToPheR VenTeR
Christopher Venter is a blind adventure motorcyclist who challenges perceptions of what is possible, pushing beyond conventional limits to explore the world on two wheels with courage, determination and an unwavering spirit of adventure.
fRanCeSCo CiCCaReLLo
& SeRena BaRonCini
Francesco and Serena have been bike travellers for many years, covering most of the world. They ' re continuing their ride through South America and we get taken along for the adventure...
SUZie PReVeTT
Suzie put her work on hold, remortgaged the house, and took off with her partner, Kelvin. Together, their adventure took them halfway around the world. Now back home they expore closer to home, yet no less exotic... this time Suzie takes us to Morocco...
emiLio SaLVaToRi & ChRiSTina ZoLi
Emilio and Christina are travellers who love Europe and their home of Italy, yet the never limit themselves. Now they have us off riding Spain to discover Beyond Lay Only The Unknown...
Leigh WiLKinS
Our editor, Leigh, loves to spin a story, even handing over his darkest secrets. He ' s taking us to India and Vietnam, countries with connected ancient histories, so similar and yet so very different. Jump onboard and see what discoveries he ' s made...
Drop us a line if you have a story to tell, we ' re always keen to hear and share the adventure- editor @ traverse-magazine. com
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