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Day 10 – It comes to an end

Posted on 5th Aug 20195th Aug 2019

55km, conditions good, leg not so much….. So in Brunico (Italy) this morning my Transcontinental journey came to an end, and I scratched (withdrew) at 9:30am. It was an incredibly tough decision but in my heart I know it’s the right call. I felt good energy in the body leaving the hotel but the minute…

Day 9 – Strap’n’Go

Posted on 4th Aug 201920th Aug 2019

202km, 13:45 elapsed time, 1700m alt gain, good conditions Leaving Klagenfurt this morning was breathtaking. A massive lake ‘see’ which had fantastic cycle paths around it – and being a Sunday it was awesome to see so much active lifestyle on display by the Austrians – swimming, SUP, running, cycling etc – really making the…

Day 8 – Sensational Slovenia

Posted on 4th Aug 201920th Aug 2019

200km, 14.4 hours, 1500m alt gain Today I was quickly out of Croatia and into Slovenia – still a formal crossing checking passports but more of a formality. The day was spent following the huge lime coloured Dravas river through its valleys. The lush green forests and river made exquisite scenery and riding – I…

Day 7 – The Flat Roll

Posted on 2nd Aug 201920th Aug 2019

220km, 13h45m time, 350m alt gain, good conditions This mornings section of riding was some of the best I have had on a road bike. Crisp sunrise, smooth roads, unbelievable scenery and very little traffic on my river run route. It was so good that I struggled to stop myself for a proper breakfast which…

Day 6 – The Grind

Posted on 1st Aug 201920th Aug 2019

195km, 12:35 hours, 500 alt gain, headwind Today was not one of those crazy madcap adventure days filled with calamity and daring – it was just a good old fashioned grind into a headwind in the heat on straight roads for hours on end. It is what it is, and I tried to make the…

Day 5 – Српске изненађења (Serbian Surprises)

Posted on 1st Aug 201920th Aug 2019

282km, 18.5 hours riding, 1 732m alt gain, 35.8 high temp Today was a good day, I got my mojo back, the bike ran well, and I covered excellent kms. I am also loving Serbia. The people are as friendly and welcoming as the Bulgarians but the country is a little built up with regular…

Day 3 & 4 – Rains and reunions

Posted on 30th Jul 201920th Aug 2019

250km, 4900 alt gain, 18 hours riding The efforts of parcour 1 and the whole bike fiasco had really left me quite overwhelmed at Sofia. A morning WhatsApp video with kids proved just that and had a moment on the phone with them – shame poor kids on way to school seeing a tearing dad…

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Latest Ride reports

  • Day 10 – It comes to an end 5th Aug 2019
  • Day 9 – Strap’n’Go 4th Aug 2019
  • Day 8 – Sensational Slovenia 4th Aug 2019
  • Day 7 – The Flat Roll 2nd Aug 2019
  • Day 6 – The Grind 1st Aug 2019

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