Welcome to the base camp of global human-powered explorer and storyteller, McKenzie Barney.

"CYCLING THE WORLD" is a documentary film about one woman’s solo quest to see the world by bicycle over 29,000 kilometers, 28 countries and five continents through Africa, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Directed, written and edited by the adventurer: McKenzie Barney. Media partner: The Radavist. Toured the film at live events around the U.S.A. and New Zealand with film tour partners: Patagonia, Kona, Rapha, Big Agnes,Tailfin, Swift Industries, Revelate Designs, Ombraz, Oveja Negra, The Radavist, Bikes or Death and SRAM. Winner of “Best Documentary” at Bicycle Shorts Film Festival. Read the film review on Adventure Cycling.

Explorer

Human-powered long-distance expeditions of our planet. Cycled the World over three years and 29,000km through Africa, South America, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and Asia. Long distance hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand’s Te Araroa, Greater Patagonian Trail, Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Colorado Trail, Spiti Valley.
writer

Currently writing an adventure memoir about her solo quest to cycle the world, coming soon. Interweaving firsthand global experience with visceral vignettes, stories are crafted with a unique specialization in travel, adventure and outdoor experiences. Contributor for The Radavist and Bikepacking Journal. Written content for brands such as Columbia, Garmin, Goal Zero, Big Agnes, Bedrock Sandals, MSR.
Producer

Four time Emmy-award winning film producer, winner of Outside Final Cut film competition, and producer of National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild documentary series, Outside Television documentaries, social media content creation for brands, and most recently Director, Writer, Producer and Editor for award-winning film Cycling The World now available on Vimeo.
SPEAKER

Public speaker having toured around the United States and New Zealand, giving speeches at Patagonia, Adventure Cycling, University of Florida, outdoor communities, top cycling brands, youth sports teams, and companies. Inspirational and captivating stories that stir the souls and impact audiences into pursuing their own big dreams.