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77-Year-Old Aims to Set World Record on Motorcycle Journey

3/6/2026

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Steven Barnett, a 77-year-old LA native who moved to Panama two decades ago, plans to become the oldest man to motorcycle around the world, on March 7 in Madrid.
He will travel 50,000 miles through 27 countries, including France and Australia, to set a Guinness World Record.
Despite a recent heart attack, he feels fit and, inspired by Bridget McCutchen, plans to document the journey with his stuffed animal Rocky.

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Steven Barnett, a 77-year-old LA native who moved to Panama two decades ago, plans to become the oldest man to motorcycle around the world, on March 7 in Madrid.
He will travel 50,000 miles through 27 countries, including France and Australia, to set a Guinness World Record.
Despite a recent heart attack, he feels fit and, inspired by Bridget McCutchen, plans to document the journey with his stuffed animal Rocky.