Originally from London, Rob studied geography at Edinburgh University and did his teacher training at Oxford University before teaching geography in an Oxfordshire Secondary School for two years.
It was then, at the age of 27, that he set off on his 3-year Cycling Home From Siberia expedition in September 2004.
Upon completing Cycling Home From Siberia, Rob then lived in London for two and a half years, lecturing extensively, writing his first book (published by Hodder & Stoughton), and making a six-part TV series (with National Geographic Channel) about his bicycle expedition.
He also completed a theology diploma at Oxford University, and carried out two shorter expeditions, this time on foot: walking a lap of the M25, and walking through Israel and the West Bank.
Rob is married to Christine, and together they are now based in Hong Kong, where Rob will continue with his speaking, writing and adventure career, as well as speaking on behalf of the charity Viva that works with children at risk around the world.
On his most recent expedition he’s walking 5,000km from Mongolia to Hong Kong through a wintery China.