Helge Pedersen (born c. 1955) is a long-distance motorcyclist originally from

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, Norway, who now resides in

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. He traveled more than touring the world on a

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adventure touring motorcycle between 1982 and 1992. This journey is recounted in his book ''10 Years on 2 Wheels''. The motorcycle he rode on was placed on display at the

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in Munich. Pedersen has been "prominent in the motorcycle industry", continuing to ride and lead tours since 1993. For example, he led three trips to

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by 2013. He started a

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company in his city of residence, Seattle in 1998, and has published a series of instructional and adventure documentary DVDs.

Bibliography/filmography

* *GlobeRiders documentary DVD series **''Africa Adventure'' (2011) **''Eurasian Odyssey'' (2009) **''IndoChina Expedition'' (2008) **''Silk Road Adventure'' (2007) **''Iceland Expedition'' (2006) *GlobeRiders instructional DVD series: ''BMW F800GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD'', ''BMW R1200GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD'', ''BMW R1100GS/1150GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD'', ''BMW F650GS Adventure Touring Instructional DVD'' *

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