Ian Hibell

Ian Hibell (6 January 1934 – 23 August 2008) was a cyclist who spent nearly 40 years bicycling in various parts of the world, accomplishing many firsts in cycling. Hibell, who was born in the Epsom district in Surrey, lived in Brixham, Devon, England and attended Torquay Boys' Grammar School. From 1971 through 1973 he became the first to cycle from Cape Horn to Alaska. Hibell co-authored a book entitled Into the Remote Places (with Clinton Trowbridge) documenting his travels. He lectured on his travels in Great Britain and the United States, including at Yale University. He also designed some of his own gear, including front and rear luggage racks.

Ian Hibell

Ian Hibell (6 January 1934 – 23 August 2008) was a cyclist who spent nearly 40 years bicycling in various parts of the world, accomplishing many firsts in cycling. Hibell, who was born in the Epsom district in Surrey, lived in Brixham, Devon, England and attended Torquay Boys' Grammar School. From 1971 through 1973 he became the first to cycle from Cape Horn to Alaska. Hibell co-authored a book entitled Into the Remote Places (with Clinton Trowbridge) documenting his travels. He lectured on his travels in Great Britain and the United States, including at Yale University. He also designed some of his own gear, including front and rear luggage racks.