11:00am 24 August 2026
Brackenbottom to
New Mills by
Car
1:50pm 26 August 2026
New Mills to
Manchester by
Car
4:35pm 26 August 2026
Manchester to
Rome Roma by
Plane
12:00pm 24 October 2026
Rome Roma to
Montefiascone by
Train
10:00am 25 October 2026
Montefiascone to
Sorano by
Bike
Estimated 41km
10:00am 26 October 2026
Sorano to
Saturnia by
Bike
Estimated 35km
10:00am 27 October 2026
Saturnia to
Orbetello by
Bike
Estimated 58km
Met Tom in Llandudno Junction after a short panic when he didn't pick up the phone.
MoreSent by one who bears the globe Two will carry a minimal load Offering tribute on mountainous pyre Until inland sea inundates fire
MoreNearly done. The Asia leg is complete: Kunming to Singapore. Now I just have to hop the aluminium bird back to Heathrow, clatter about in London a few days and then ride a couple more days across the UK's south east.
MoreAfter an overcast start, it is a clear and bright day, which is appropriate for Qingming festival.
MorePalm oil plantations, lots of them. Consequently it's a bit of a tedious day.
MoreToday was pretty much as expected for a short day after a long day: difficult but over quickly.
MoreSomething feels wrong with the day from the get go. My breakfast plans come unstuck, I can't find what I need in the shop, etc. Just got that feeling.
MoreYesterday's short day seems to have led to good recovery. At no point was today's ride challenging, even when it looked like the wheels were going to come off.
MoreA short outing today, but still with bumps.
MoreI'm expecting a flat easy day today, with a few bumps and maybe with a nice tailwind. No can do.
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