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Antwerp to Luxembourg

15 June 2023 karl@bigmight.com 7 Comments

After finishing in a sorry state yesterday I struggled this morning, but eventually ready at 7:30am we found the Karoo bike computer (Amazing piece of kit) had no maps for North Germany, so after a roadside faff we managed to download the maps and finally set off at 830am. Climbing out of Aachen was difficult …

Antwerp to Aachen

14 June 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

So today we got off to a late start at 730am, but due to amazing cycle paths navigated rush hour out of Antwerp in no time. We were soon beside the “Albert Canal” (built between 1930 and 1934). We followed this for 77 miles with strong headwinds arriving in Maastricht at about 15:40, Simon decided …

Nieuwpoort to Antwerp

14 June 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

Setting of early I was looking forward to Bruges- so setting of at 7am we enjoyed hours riding on superb cycle paths and track – soon realising bikes have priority over cars – amazing. Late morning the temperatures reached 29 degrees and we hit section of road beside a motorway with strong headwinds – yuk!. …

Day 1 – Marshside to Nieuwpoort

12 June 2023 karl@bigmight.com 4 Comments

Thanks to everyone who saw us off this morning at 530am. It was lovely – left with a cheery mindset. Simone, Chris, James, Tony, Jim and Kate (on their tandem) accompanied Simon and myself (Karl) on bikes to Dover port where we took the ferry to Calais with our backup car drivers Russel and Audrey. …

Only two weeks to go…..

29 May 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

Olaf has been rowing away and is now virtually past Stuttgart, 852 km into his 1200 km ride. Simon and Karl have checking what is needed for the journey, bikes ready, few spares in case of emergency etc. A constant issue for Karl is insulin pump placement, cycling for 8 hours a day causes friction …

Olaf reaches Germany on 13th May

15 May 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

Olaf virtually entered Germany over the weekend, having now rowed a total of 762km on his Concept 2 rower. There are 432km left to reach Zauchensee on Monday 25th June. See Olaf’s progress here. It has taken huge dedication, rowing every day since February, well done Olaf.

Pub Quiz raises £745 Pounds

11 May 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

The Gate Inn Marshside hosted a Quiz night on Wednesday 10th May raising £745 pounds for Diabetes UK. Hosts Emma and Spencer who recently took over management organised a fantastic evenings entertainment ensuring the pub was crammed with super intelligent people. Raffle prizes were generously donated by local businesses including:

Our 125 mile tester ride

3 May 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

Karl and Simon did a days riding raising funds for the Pilgrims Hospice riding 125 miles around Kent. The staff and volunteers made a fantastic job or organising the Cycle Challenge, we had a great day. Interesting blood glucose problems during ride. I (Karl) had low blood sugar 1 hour into ride so decided to …

Ride – Calendar

19 February 2023 karl@bigmight.com 2 Comments

I have tried my hardest to route my way around Europe, but undoubtedly some paths will be unsuitable. I have zoomed in with Google Maps and looked at paths, and where possible looked at route. We will start on Monday the 12th June 2023: Day From To Distance(miles) Mon 12/06/2023 directions Marshside UK Dover 26.7 …

Olaf’s Progress

18 February 2023 karl@bigmight.com 0 Comments

Well as of the 19th June Olaf has rowed 1003km on his Concept 2 rower – reaching Augsberg. See Olaf on a Google Map, only 200km to go. Olaf is having to row extra hard on some days to make up for Holidays and work commitments. There is 200km to row by Sunday – so …