06.09.2008 : David Sore wrote I first met Ian in September 1968 in the Northern Territory of Australia as I cycled northwards towards Darwin on my own world cycle tour. Ian was cycling south towards Sydney, having arrived in Darwin a few days before after travelling through Indonesia. We had long discussions over a pot of tea at a nearby café as we exchanged experiences on our common interest.

Two months later, after I had arrived in the federal capital of Canberra, I was astonished to see Ian's bicycle outside a café. We shared each other's company for a couple of days before parting once more.

Returning home in late 1969, I corresponded with Ian as he made his epic journey up through the Americas from Cape Horn to Alaska between 1971 and 1973. During later years I followed his progress as he made other monumental journeys.

I shall always remember Ian's courage and determination as he followed his chosen way of life for so long, brought to an end in such a cruel way. I remember a warm, quiet, gentle man.

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12.10.2008 : Rosalind Ereira wrote I had the pleasure of meeting Ian Hibell over breakfast in Kotor, Montenegro this summer. He was a charming and delightful man, full of amazing stories. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to spend more time with him - I'd have loved to hear more. He was an inspirational person, and I found myself telling other people I met all about this amazing man I'd met in Kotor. I'm shocked and deeply saddened to know that he won't be completing the journey he was planning. Sad news.

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