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Vladimir A. YaretsBelarusian deaf-mute biker
Date of Birth: 05.05.1941
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Early Life and Adversity
- A Passion for Motorcycles
- Circumnavigating the Globe
- A Journey of Resilience
- Triumphant Return and Records
Vladimir Yaretz: The Deaf Mute Biker Who Conquered the World on Two Wheels
Early Life and Adversity
Vladimir Yaretz was born in Belarus in 1941, on the cusp of World War II. As a toddler, he suffered a severe injury during a bombing raid, which left him deaf. Despite his disability, Vladimir's thirst for adventure and determination to defy expectations would shape the course of his life.
A Passion for Motorcycles
After learning to read, Vladimir found solace in books and developed an unyielding dream to travel the world. In his early adulthood, he became a skilled toolmaker and purchased his first moped. Riding across Belarus and Ukraine, Vladimir honed his riding abilities and fueled his wanderlust.
Circumnavigating the Globe
In the year 2000, Vladimir embarked on his most audacious expedition: a 13-year circumnavigation of the globe. With his trusty motorcycle, he traversed 138 countries across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. To finance his travels, Владимир showcased his journey at presentations, sharing his photographs, maps, and captivating stories.
A Journey of Resilience
Along his epic voyage, Vladimir encountered both challenges and acts of kindness. In Illinois, he was involved in a serious accident that left him hospitalized and reliant on the support of a local family. However, this setback only strengthened his resolve, and he resumed his journey on a new BMW F650GS motorcycle gifted to him by the American people.
Triumphant Return and Records
In 2013, Vladimir completed his 13-year odyssey in London, England. His incredible feat earned him wide recognition and inspired countless others. Vladimir's ultimate goal is to secure a place in the Guinness World Records as the first deaf-mute biker to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle.
