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Chester to Chamonix Update Part 1

September 1, 2014
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So I’ve finally had chance to sit down and write the first blog update of EPIC7 #3- the Chester2Chamonix cycle.…

Chester to Chamonix: one teenager, one week, one bike

August 26, 2014
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I glance down wearily at the time on the laptop and once again it’s nearing 1am. I feel nauseous from…

The Welsh 3000’s Solo

August 5, 2014
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Very pleased to say that the second challenge of the EPIC7 series was a huge success. We’re on a roll…

Coming back stronger: it’s what I do best.

May 2, 2014
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So after nearly a whole week in Kathmandu I’ve had time to dwell on the events that I’ve been through…

The cruel and twisted end to Everest 2014.

April 25, 2014
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It’s with bitter disbelief and immense disappointment to confirm my Everest 2014 expedition is over. I am utterly gutted and…

On the road to the top of the world…

April 5, 2014
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I’ve had a really pleasing and encouraging first week of the expedition.  From Monjo we took a fair climb up…

All packed: a flask of soup, pack of sandwiches and some money for the cafe…

March 28, 2014
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I often express my thoughts and feelings as I approach the trip of a lifetime but now it’s just 2…

”Are you the chap that’s climbing Everest?”

March 16, 2014
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The title of the blog is the question I was asked by a lady whom I’d cycled past on Wednesday…

”If you say you can or you can’t do something, you’re probably right”.

February 28, 2014
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I’m not usually one to promise something then not deliver… but I’ve fallen into the trap of promising to keep…