Robert's Ride 18000

Cycling Around the World the Life Changing Way

The Adventure

On April 7th 2018, Robert set off from Nottingham to cycle solo 18,000 miles around the world. En route to Albuquerque, on 16 June 2019, Robert reached the 15,000 milestone. Follow Robert’s Blog as he continues his journey across the USA following Route 66.

CONGRATULATIONS

Robert passes 15,000 miles. That is 83.333% of the journey completed. What an achievement!

See Robert’s 15000 mile video here.

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You can see updates of Robert’s progress here, and also on his Facebook page.

Where is Robert Now?

Church Times Easter edition interview

Scroll down the page for the Adventure video.

Robert being interviewed on Notts TV – “The Pensioner Gap Year”

Robertsride 18000 V4

Slight Change in Plans

June 24, 2019

I have just decided to reroute slightly. Now not going due east across the US to the east coast but am staying on Route 66 and heading for Chicago. I expect to be in Chicago 22nd to 26th July. If any former Boots colleagues are around it would be great if we could arrange to … More Slight Change in Plans

Vega

June 24, 2019

Sunday 23rd June 2019, Vega. An uneventful longish 127 km ride. Now in Texas with a change of time zone.

Tucumcari

June 23, 2019

Saturday 22nd June 2019, Tucumcari. A more straightforward day than the previous couple. Today the wind was at right angles to my direction of travel, so that was alright. Two reflections from what I see; 1. Spanish and Mexican culture is strong here. The US only acquired these southern states in the middle of the … More Tucumcari

Description of the project with the reasons why.