{
  "id": 16165159,
  "title": "'How far can I go on my motorcycle?': S’porean man, 32, rides 27,166km from S’pore to Portugal in 100 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/how-far-can-i-go-on-my-motorcycle-sporean-man-32-rides-27-166km-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T08:41:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/100-day-bike-ride/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 9th, 2026, Singaporean Ian Huang was nearing the end of an extensive journey. He had traveled over 20,000 kilometers on his motorcycle from Singapore to the lighthouse of Cape St. Vincent in Portugal. This marked the farthest road trip one could make from Singapore by road. Upon reaching the misty lighthouse, Ian was overwhelmed with emotion, overwhelmed by the difficulty of the journey and the realization that it was coming to an end.\n\nIan, 32, had begun sharing the story of his long ride with Mothership in June, a journey that had been brewing for some time. He had received his driver's license in 2022 and had always been drawn to the sense of freedom and independence that motorcycles provided. Although he had taken shorter trips to southern Thailand before, he felt the need to embark on this \"farthest road trip\" possible to experience the vastness of the world outside of his comfort zone.\n\nDespite criticism and skepticism from some people, Ian's journey was met with overwhelming support from friends, family, colleagues, and the general public. On his departure day, a crowd of about 40 people gathered at Singapore's first biker bar, The Handlebar, to witness his departure. 15% of the event's sales were donated equally between Willing Hearts and SPD. Ian's trusty Yamaha XSR900, a powerful naked bike meant for both the streets and the track, was chosen for its ability to handle the challenging terrain of Eurasia. He averaged around 300 kilometers each day, usually starting his journey before noon and stopping at gas stations or popular attractions before checking into his next accommodation. His journey took him through numerous countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Spain, where he collected stories in various languages, some of which were positive and others negative.",
  "summary": "\"I could not fight back the tears upon reflecting on the sheer difficulty of getting there. Yet, part of me didn't want it to end.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Singaporean Ian Huang completes 27,166km motorcycle journey from Singapore to Portugal",
    "100-day trip spans China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Spain and beyond",
    "Emotional arrival at Cape St. Vincent lighthouse marks journey's end"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pushing beyond the boundaries of local travel demonstrates how solo long-distance riding can transform personal perspectives through the immense physical and mental challenges of navigating the vast Eurasian landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}