Day 12: Dover to Calais
It was time to pop across the water and say “Bonjour” to France. I had the simple task of riding 7km to a safe place where we could load the bike. The ride was through a National Trust Park on … Continue reading →
Phil Bowers
Day 11: New Romney to Dover
It was my last proper ride in England! The first 10 days have flown by. The last leg before France looked okay on paper but in reality it was tough. The day was kick started by the bright morning sun … Continue reading →
Dad’s Guest Blog
I am writing this from windswept but sunny New Romney, very close to the sea and only about 25 miles from Dover, our gateway to the next phase of our adventure. Fortunately the wind was behind Phil as he set … Continue reading →
Day 9: From Seaford to Hastings
Sunday = Funday! Today’s ride certainly was enjoyable. The sun eventually appeared after an overcast morning. Dad and I got ready and set off towards Hastings. The ride was along my trusty friend the Cycle Route 2 so I knew … Continue reading →
Day 8: Lancing to Seaford via Brighton
I didn’t have the best of sleeps last night. I was feeling pretty tired this morning but I was soon energised by the rugby on the radio. Well done to the Lions! Dad and I enjoyed our stay in The Barn Caravan … Continue reading →
Day 7: Chichester to Lancing
It seems like it’s been raining for days and days. Finally, it stopped this morning! This was great news as I got ready for my next leg of the journey. It was a long ride in prospect. I’d be riding … Continue reading →
Dad’s Guest Blog: First Rest Day
A much-needed rest day today – and we were lucky to have pitched up for two nights in a peaceful campsite near the village of West Ashling on the outskirts of Chichester. Phil managed to totally chill as he went … Continue reading →
Day 4 & 5: Newbury & Chichester
Day 4 saw us head to a small place called Newton, near North Boarhunt. I’m loving the place names I’m coming across. So many cool sounding locations. There was a window of dry weather in the morning so we got ourselves … Continue reading →
Day 3: Romsey
The aim for the day was to get to a village near Romsey. It appeared on the map that the distance was 38km. I didn’t have the best of sleeps after the big ride on Sunday. I had lots of pain in … Continue reading →
Dad’s Guest Blog
Thanks to Phil for letting me have a bit of a say on his diary page. Now you will learn the truth about the inside story of his ride! Phil has had a great start – cycling around 50 miles … Continue reading →