On April 7th 2018, Robert set off from Nottingham to cycle solo 18,000 miles around the world. More than 100 people gathered at Bramcote Hills Park to see him off. Many of those brought their bikes along with them to ride that first mile with him.
You can see updates of Robert’s progress here, and also on his Facebook page.
Church Times Easter edition interview
Scroll down the page for the Adventure video.
Robert being interviewed on Notts TV – “The Pensioner Gap Year”
A very challenging but very satisfying day. It was always going to be a long ride but ended up being rather further. I decided to avoid the main roads and start of on minor ones as more interesting and safer. I then discovered that these didn’t join up with the main roads where I expected … More Riddle in the Sands
Tuesday. A morning having a quick look around Rabat. First place I wish I had more time in to have a proper explore. Then a lovely coffee and chat with Chris Frean from the Embassy. Short ride (25 miles) to Kenitra before a longer one tomorrow. Just like an English autumn, grey and overcast. Then … More Knee’s Up Again
Monday. Now in Rabat. Really good day’s riding, 55 miles. By far the longest daily distance so far. Must have been the encouragement from the British Embassy with Jason Ivory coming out to see me off from Casablanca.
Description of the project with the reasons why.
