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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: August 19, 2015, 09:40:41 am »

The Alaska - Argentina trip sounds great. Yes, if money is offered like that, you have to take those jobs for sure. I have budgeted £40k for my around the world trip, and I am pretty sure I will need every penny. They say money isn't important, I wish that was true. Good luck to you too. Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: August 19, 2015, 02:38:08 am »

Hi, great to hear your back in work. Well, at least for a while till you hit the road again. I would imagine your not thinking being back at work for too long

My plans are still in the making. The house is still on the market due to it being sold twice to people who have tried to knock a lot of money of the price at the very last minute. It seems to be what people do these days and it isn't very nice. This last guy has told us he will still buy the house if I let him off with half an acre. He can swivel.

The yearning though is driving me crazy. I just want to go, but I need every penny I can keep to do it, and until the house sells, I have no choice but to hand around.

My plan is that I down size to a house I can renovate in Mallorca Spain. So that I know that when I return I can make some money (I'm a builder). Then I'm off, but I really hate all this waiting around.

I have to admit though, that this delay has also had some really positive parts too. I have been honing my photography skills and really studying the art. When I do take off I know I will be able to now capture some amazing memories.

The other positive is that I am no sure of exactly how I am to live on my return (if I return), and what I have to do before I leave.

I am not one for normally believing in "everything happens for a reason", but just maybe.

Glad you had an amazing time, and thanks for getting back to me. Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: April 25, 2015, 01:27:54 am »

That is some great information there, thank you. I have copied it and kept it in my private file for when I set off. I suppose it is hard to imagine or know where there is to do in any given place with out some sort of local knowledge or person who has really been there. It would be like someone passing through my own town or Prestatyn Wales. They would see a couple of attractions on the map, but I would be able to tell them about many more.

Thank again

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 22, 2015, 09:01:59 am »

Eugene, we do sound as though we have a few things going quite similar and it would be great if we keep in touch and follow each others progress. Some great adventures are heading our way very soon.

Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 21, 2015, 11:21:19 am »

Mine starts in Southern California.....I do not start until 2018.

It will be an experience for us both ancientcyclist, and one which we are no doubt both looking forward to hugely.

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 21, 2015, 11:16:31 am »

...does cycling across the US and/or parts of Canada and the west coast constitute cycling around the world....

Hi Sanuk, as you will be rightly thinking, and as ancientcyclist has pointed out too, there is indeed more to come. This is only my first leg, from there I will cycle down the West coast of the US, Mexico, Central America, down to Chile, over to New Zealand, Australia and as you can imagine, quite a few more countries before I get back home to the UK.

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 13, 2015, 02:44:29 am »

Sounds great. Maybe in 3 years the electric bike technology will have improved to make you trip even more enjoyable, or at least the bikes maybe more reliable. I suppose that's it really, is how reliable those things are and what would happen if there was a problem with them. That said, they all still have pedals so no excuses hey.

The amount of flying in an around the world cycle is quite a bit really, as other than hitching a lift on a cargo ship or pumping the tyres up to the size of bouncy castles to float across the seas, there really isn't much of an option. We aren't Pangea anymore. You will have to let me know how you get on with your trip.

Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 03, 2015, 11:25:13 am »

I did think about the Canada side first, but then wondered about visa's going into Canada, back out of Canada, and in and out 2 more times. I will have to look into that. I will look at those routes too. I have driven the Pacific Coast, and would love to go through Yellowstone. So many options at this stage, pretty exciting stuff, thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 03, 2015, 02:01:11 am »

Great, thank you I would really appreciate that. And all the best to you and yours.
Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 03, 2015, 01:33:21 am »

Ah, I have just noticed you have a website and I am viewing that. I didn't realize our web addresses appeared where they do. Thanks and great site you have.

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 03, 2015, 01:17:12 am »

Sounds like your having a great time. So where have you been in this 2 years. Out of all the states I have been in the US, Florida is by far my favorite.

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General Discussion / Re: Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 01, 2015, 07:39:21 am »

I can imagine.

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General Discussion / Cycling Around the World, but.........

« on: March 01, 2015, 03:26:05 am »

Hi, at 52 I am planning to cycle around the world, hopefully starting later on this year when I have bought a smaller house to free up the
funds.

I have set up a website detailing my adventure, and myself, and I looking for advice and tips. Has anyone crossed the USA and Canada the way I am planning here below, and if so, anything I should be aware of as a solo cyclist. Bears, wolves, visas, or whatever.

Thanks
Steve


My first leg will be across the USA:

UK

Flying to

USA

New York (Niagara Falls) - Pennsylvania - Ohio - Indiana (The 100th Indianapolis 500) - Illinois - Iowa - South Dakota (Mount Rushmore) - Wyoming (Yellowstone Park) - Montana

Cycling to

Canada

Alberta - British Columbia

Cycling to

USA

Alaska (Grizzly Bears)

Ferry from Ryder Alaska to

Canada

Vancouver Island (Killer Whales)

Cycling to

USA

Washington - Oregon - California

Total Cycling Miles - Min 6000