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  • Day 3: A big push South through France

    Distance: 640km, Start: Caens, France, End: Bordeaux, France. I had a massive push today to get through France and down to the warmer weather. A big thank you to all the people I met today on the boat and at service areas who stopped to chat and wish…

  • Day 2: Isle of Wight and ferry to France

    Distance: 40km, Start Southampton, end Porstmouth. I had a great day today with Amy and the boys. We took the ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight and back. This afternoon we went to my daughter Gemmas house and had a great time with my grandson Timothy…

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    Day 1: The Journey Begins

    Start: West Wales, End: Southampton, Distance: 240 miles. One refuel: ┬ú17.41 After a year of planning I am finally on my way to Cape Town. The journey was mostly along motorways and the weather was kind to me with no rain. The bike was a little twitchy at…

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    Draiglas Explorer Scouts

    One of the objectives I have set myself is to meet with as many Scouts as I can along the way.  It is only fitting that first on the list is my local Explorer Scout unit here in Teifi district, Ceredigion I have heard from several Scouts in…

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    24 Hours to Go

    Final day at home so I have been packing and repacking the bike. I have finally found a configuration that works and is as balanced as I can make it. The spare tyres were a big problem and at one stage I decided to leave them behind.  But…

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    Servicing the Bike

    My old school mate Pete has been in West Wales this weekend. As well as catching up and socialising, he helped me service the bike and have some tips on removing tyres etc. We changed oil and brake fluids, new brake pads on the back, cleaned the brake…