Author Archives: mhawkins63

So this is the final and completed route. In 6 days, I covered 532 KM and climbed 3420 meters. Why did I take on this adventure?  Firstly I like a good road trip but more importantly we have major issues … Continue reading →

So this is the final day. Breakfast at the office with “Team IEC” they gathered around in the main room and presented me with a nice trophy. IEC Telecom is a great crew to be part of 🙂 So, still … Continue reading →

Weather forecast:  “Its going to be wet, and where its not wet, it will be very wet”  Despite the forecast, It starts off dry. After breakfast, I head off to the SNCF station to meet up with my friend Gregoire … Continue reading →

Feeling lucky with the weather so far as its still dry. A few days back, there was an indication that I would have a wet ride. There has been head winds all the way, but since Port en Bassin, its … Continue reading →

So its day three and here is the route. Yesterday I made the 20KM on a slit tyre, so hoping to make it to Bayeux to get a new tyre. Have found a couple of cycle shops. Here is the … Continue reading →

Nice new ship to take me to Cherbourg. This is the Galicia on route into Portsmouth from Bilboa on the north coast of Spain. After an expensive ribeye steak at the Bar+Block, its off to the ferry and straight to … Continue reading →

Weather was perfect for leg 1. Here is the map for the first leg. Overall, the route was 137KM Plenty of hills and mostly calm roads. London was a bit manic, but I am used to that as an ex-London … Continue reading →

It has been a while since my last fundraiser (2023), so time to set off again on another adventure. This year I am riding to support ACF also known as Action on Hunger in the UK.  After working in the … Continue reading →

I have two projects planned for 2026. Firstly there will be a charity fundraiser in France during May. In August, I am back in Spain riding from Santander to Gibraltar. Day 1 of the ride will feature an eclipse of … Continue reading →

The target was 600 miles this year, but reduced to 463 miles, but the final day did not disappoint. Here is a map of the full route 🙂   The trip to El Chorro is very scenic with plenty to … Continue reading →