Gleb Travin
Russian touring cyclist
About Gleb Travin
Lived 1902 – 1979 (aged 77). Gleb Travin was a Russian cyclotourist.
Gleb Leontyevich Travin (Глеб Леонтьевич Травин, 28 April 1902, Pskovskiy — October 1979, Pskov) was a Soviet bicyclist, known for circumnavigating the Soviet Union on bicycle between 1928 and 1931.
An electrician by trade, Gleb commenced his journey from Vladivostok. He rode across Siberia to Central Asia, crossed the Caspian Sea by ferry, and then turned north towards Murmansk. From there he returned via the arctic coast to Uelen. The total distance of the ride over the course of the 3 years was 85,000 km.
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Who was Gleb Travin?
Russian touring cyclist (1902–1979)
When was Gleb Travin born?
Gleb Travin was born on 28 April 1902 in Pskov.
When did Gleb Travin die?
Gleb Travin died on 19 October 1979 in Pskov.
What was Gleb Travin's occupation?
Gleb Travin was a cyclotourist.
What nationality was Gleb Travin?
Gleb Travin was Russian.
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