Hey everyone! I've been dreaming of a transcontinental adventure for a while now, so much so that it's almost become an obsession. I've done a few multi-week tours around Europe and think I'm ready to take on something a bit more epic.

About the trip:

My plan is to set sail from Europe in the Spring of 2022, just as the weather is getting better. Hopefully, covid restrictions will be a thing of the past by then. I'll head towards Istanbul where a decision will need to be made. In an ideal world, I'll continue east, through the mountains of Georgia, the deserts of Iran (maybe), the Stans, India/China, ending on a white sand beach in SE Asia. But if covid continues to disrupt just about everything, I'll head for Cairo, and attempt to cycle to Cape Town, along the East coast of Africa. I'm assuming that things will have improved significantly by then but in any case, I figure the borders and bureaucracy of African countries will be easier to navigate, compared to that of central Asian countries. Along the way, I'll wild camp mostly, along with warm showers

About me:

I'm 27 and from Ireland. I've been living in Brussels for the last 18 months and plan to leave here. I'm a cycling addict, who likes meeting new people. I love wild camping but you also just can't beat a hotel room when you really need it. I'm an easy-going guy and would love to find a companion for this most epic of adventures. Always happy to chat with a touring enthusiast so give me a shout if you'd be interested in joining The Big Kahuna. Cheers, Jack

This ride has been on my list for a long time, despite living so close to Dartmoor - it is easy to forget all the great touring opportunities in your own back yard! Dartmoor is a wonderful place to visit, especially by bicycle. It will be quite tough on some of the hills, but I guarantee the views will be worth it :-) I plan to follow the Dartmoor Way cycle route - http://www.dartmoorway.co.uk/home.php over a weekend. It is a 100 miles ish route across the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. There are a couple of options on the route - very flexible on this. Sleeping wise I would prefer to camp if the weather is okay. Failing that, jump into a hostel, B & B or similar. Give me a shout if you are interested. Obviously with Covid, I'll change dates if required. Fingers crossed all good :-)

I have absolutely no idea how I am going to do this, but I have this mad idea that just like a lot of people have already, I can travel the world on a bicycle. I want to do a Northern Hemisphere trip starting in England, that spans across Europe, Asia, North America/Canada and back (not necessarily in that order).

Any advice and any person who wants to be part of this is more than welcome. As a novice to all of this I could really do with as much help as possible and despite my stubbornness when it comes to believing I can do it all on my own, in my experience of traveling thus far, its something that should be shared.

Please feel free to contact me regarding it.