“Cycling the World” is an award-winning documentary film about one woman’s adventure around the world by bicycle. Over four years, five continents, 28 countries and 29,000 kilometers, the film follows her journey through Africa, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia.
Directed, written and edited by the adventurer: McKenzie Barney. Tour partners: Patagonia, Kona, Rapha, Adventure Cycling Association, Big Agnes, Tailfin, Swift Industries, Revelate Designs, Ombraz, Oveja Negra, Bedrock Sandals, SRAM. Media partner: The Radavist. Winner of “Best Documentary” at Bicycle Shorts Film Festival.
Now writing a book about the adventure. Get in touch with McKenzie about her memoir.
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Explorer
18,000 miles by bike. 10,000 miles on foot. Human-powered long-distance expeditions of our planet include cycling around the world mostly solo over four years and five continents. Long distance hikes include the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand’s Te Araroa, Greater Patagonian Trail, Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Colorado Trail, Spiti Valley.
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writer
Currently writing a book about her solo quest to cycle the world, coming soon. Contributor for The Radavist and published in Bikepacking Journal. Written content for brands such as Columbia, Garmin, Kona bikes, Goal Zero, Big Agnes, Bedrock Sandals, Icebreaker, Mountain Safety Research and more.
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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, original content creation for brands, and most recently the Director, Editor and Producer of Cycling the World award-winning documentary
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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.
storyteller
Emmy Award winner & producer for National Geographic
Public Speaker for Patagonia & University of Florida
Writer for The Radavist & Bikepacking Journal
NOW WRITING A BOOK
After her journey around the planet by bicycle, McKenzie made “Cycling The World”, toured it around the world at speaking events, and is now writing a book about the adventure.
adventurer
By bicycle: 18,000 miles
By foot: 10,000 miles
Traveled: 6 continents explored