25 Journeys, 1,000 Miles Each : Dave Cornthwaite’s Quest

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Dave Cornthwaite’s quest has been called“One of the most ambitious adventures of the 21st century,” and in the process of his journey he has broken nine world records. Here’s his story:

Introduce yourself and your quest.

A decade ago I spent two weeks learning how to skateboard, and promptly quit my graphic design job to spend the next year skateboarding further than anyone else had ever skated. I traversed the length of Britain (as...