It had been proved impossible, but on December 27, 2013, Maria Leijerstam from Great Britain became the first person in the world to cycle to the South Pole.
For four years, Maria fought against every obstacle.
How was she going to fund this mission? What was the best cycle for the job? Would this ordinary woman be fit and strong enough to fulfil her dream, especially with strong male competition from around the world? Maria writes from her heart and reveals a world of adventure that is accessible to everyone who has a dream.
