Josie Dew (born 1966)[1] is an English touring cyclist, author and cook.
Although a caterer by profession she frequently takes long cycle trips (such as circumnavigating Britain or Japan – or crossing the Sahara on her bicycle whilst suffering kidney problems) and then writes a humorous travelogue detailing her experiences.
[3][4] She crossed Europe with her boyfriend, which led to her first writing success, Wind in my Wheels.
After her boyfriend was injured in a crash she began travelling alone, which she prefers,[5] despite those who find it strange.
[6] In March 2007, Long Cloud Ride, her book about New Zealand, was selected among the top 10 writer's reads by Geographical.