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Travel Guide: Matt Whitehead

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In this new theme for Surf Sufficient, we will periodically connect with different travelers and share their views on hitting the road.

Matt Whitehead is a laborer from NSW, Australia who left school at 14 and became a plumber. He's since worked to save enough money then travel the world several times over in a uniquely minimalist style that often includes bicycling long distances. He's known for having biked from Nova Scotia to Central America, having a penchant for stubbie twin fins, and going on anti-materialist rants over a good beer.

In short he's one of the best humans we know. Last week, we were lucky enough to have him peddle through the Korduroy headquarters, midway through another continental journey en route to somewhere in Central America. Over a day, he imparted some wisdoms gleaned from miles on the road. Enjoy.

To follow Matt's adventures check out:
http://www.bicyclerust.com

This episode was made possible by our supporters: Reef, Aerial7, Axxe Wetsuits, Lensbaby and Tropi Treats.

Camera/Edit:: James Campbell
Additional Footage:: Yassine Oulilal
Producer:: Cyrus Sutton

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Gavin Emslie

May 10, 2012 @ 09:10 pm

Nice to see people on the road doing what makes them happy. I love the setup for the bicycle, especially those awesome tyres!
Frank O'Grady

May 10, 2012 @ 09:15 pm

So glad to see people that are alive!
Cyrus Sutton

May 11, 2012 @ 06:24 am

Matty is the man, got to travel with him to Norway one year. Stoked he stopped by on his way to Mex. Let's all wish him a safe passage down that narrow Baja road! God Speed Smiley
Michael Quinn

May 12, 2012 @ 05:16 am

Great vid love the handlebars on the bike and simplicity of it all!!
Dave Thompson

May 13, 2012 @ 10:16 am

Love this clip. Really inspires me because hes doing what I want to do. Im 2 years into my plumbing apprenticeship and am hoping to save enough cash to travel for a couple of years.
Jeremy Rumas

May 14, 2012 @ 03:22 am

Good words Matt.
b f

May 16, 2012 @ 03:22 am

great piece. i love his bike! i left the office grind about 4 years ago and have never looked back. when you are doing exactly what you want to do there is absolutely no reason to question your decisions or to have regrets. be free and live!!
Nik Terauds

May 25, 2012 @ 11:26 am

Someone with their head screwed on properly despite society's norms, I like this man. Peddle somewhere nice and rip some waves Matt.

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