4500km (almost 2800 miles), cycling through England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey, I have finally made it across the finish line - Istanbul. Cycling into Istanbul was far from the romantic entrance I had been dreaming of since I left Englan…
On the 22nd May 2010 I'll cycle out of my home county of Surrey towards the coast, crossing over to France and then heading across Europe until I eventually reach Istanbul around two months later. My journey will take me through some of Europe's most picturesque landscapes, from forgotten alpine villages to the lesser-known forests, mountains and beaches of Eastern Europe. Istanbul acts as the gateway to Asia, so experiencing (at the pace of a bicycle) how the people, landscape, cli…
On the 22nd May 2010 I'll cycle out of my home county of Surrey towards the coast, crossing over to France and then heading across Europe until I eventually reach Istanbul around two months later. My journey will take me through some of Europe's most picturesque landscapes, from forgotten alpine villages to the lesser-known forests, mountains and beaches of Eastern Europe. Istanbul acts as the gateway to Asia, so experiencing (at the pace of a bicycle) how the people, landscape, climate and culture changes from England to Turkey will be truly unforgettable.
Most importantly this challenge is for charity. So please please sponsor me any amount you can so that together we can reach (and hopefully smash!) my target of £1000, changing the lives of so many children around the world, people who really need our support. For those of you who are feeling gutsy you can sponsor me 1p a mile, meaning overall your donation will be between £20-30 (2000-3000 miles depending on the route...and my energy!). This would be a huge motivation for me to keep peddling to get those miles under my wheels. Money can be donated at:
4500km (almost 2800 miles), cycling through England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey, I have …
I never thought I would be coming to Greece, even just four days ago Greece wasn't on my itinerary but here I am - that's what I love about travelling. This journey keeps on getting more wonde…
Well here I am in Bosnia. I've left the beautiful Croatian coast behind and replaced it with quite possibly my favourite country so far - the roads are bad, the occasional building is scarred …
Let me think how to put the last two weeks into words...
I should begin briefly with a little more about Germany as it really surprised me. Germany's most fantastic aspect, from a cyclists po…
Charlotte Mondelaers
Hey Tom!
I couldnt find you on fb so i saw your blog here, amazing the trip you have done!
If you want to meet again in Rio, you can sent me an e-mail.
I'm curious about the rest of your stories of south amerca!
Greetings,
Charlotte
Dad
Hey Tom, this is like reading a novel, your writing is excellent and the stories you have to tell are captivating. I admire your courage and strength - you must have thighs the size of sack of potatos by now! Can you still walk? XX
imelda
Hi Tom, I am so proud of what you are doing. When you left home you wear an incredible young man, when you returned you will be even more incredible, because you must have learned a lot in the way. Well done for helping others is a wonderful thing to do. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dad
I thought you were nuts when you announced this trip - now you've confessed to talking to strawerries I'm certain you are! Do they speak German?
Do your best to stay in the saddle!
