Dad’s Farewell Blog
How to sum up a trip lasting 120 days across 8 countries during which we clocked up more than 2,000 miles? Well, piece by piece might be the way to do. THE NUMBERS To be precise Phil has actually ridden … Continue reading →
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Award Winner’s Speech
So the trip is over and it’s back to reality for me. I started this journey in December last year so it’s been a long project. The money raised will help people of all ages who suffer from arthritis. I … Continue reading →
Days 116-117 & days 118-120: Venice & Strasbourg and Dover
On Monday we made the long drive up to Venice. Tim got us there in five and a half hours so we arrived with time to head into the centre in the evening. We had a meal together but I … Continue reading →
Days 113-115: Rome
Wow, it’s been a busy few days! We’ve done vast amounts of walking, pizza eating and photo taking. Rome is an incredible city and there is so much to do and see! On Friday we visited the Vatican. We walked … Continue reading →
Days 111 & 112: Prima Porta to Camping Roma & Camping Roma to Roma Centro.
I’ll try to cast my mind back to last Wednesday. A lot has happened since then so I’ll do my best. Brandi had the honour of the penultimate ride. It was a short one on paper- from the north to … Continue reading →
Tim’s Q&A debrief
It has been a very busy few days so I’m sorry I haven’t updated the blog. There will be a couple of entries coming soon to give you the lowdown on our time in Rome. Tim interviewed me about the … Continue reading →
Days 109 & 110: Lake Bracciano rest day and Lake Bracciano to Prima Porta
Day 109 was a much needed rest day. I had my biggest week of the trip so a rest was in order! We checked out the lake in the morning and took some cool photos perfect for a profile pic … Continue reading →
Brandi’s Guest Blog: Day 108- Sutri to Lake Briacciano
Just finished what must be one of the most difficult rides of the whole Bath to Rome journey. A tough 21km trip with an elevation of 256m! My body is shattered. Okay, obviously this was a very easy ride (the … Continue reading →
Days 106 & 107: Feniglia to Tarquinia & Tarquinia to Sutri
The blog is back after having a rest day yesterday. There is a lot to get through so I hope you stick with it! Day 106 started in brilliant fashion. Firstly, our German neighbours next to us, Yvonne and Werner … Continue reading →
Day 105: Albinia to Feniglia
One week to go until I arrive in Rome! I can’t believe I’ve reached this point after all the months of planning and cycling. It means I only have six rides left so I’d better make the most of them- … Continue reading →