Itinerary Days StateDateTownDistanceCum DistanceClimbCum climb Temp high, low Hotel or stay1QUEENSLANDMay 13Gold Coast000023-15booking.com2May 14Brisbane9090250250 House3May 15Caboolture90180453703 Caravan4May...

On August 19, I celebrated my 82nd birthday by completing the Octogenarian Odyssey 3.0, an 8,000-kilometer journey that began in Lisbon, Portugal, and concluded in Istanbul, Turkey. Unlike my previous adventures, which involved tackling deserts and mountains, this...

Embarking on my adventure cycling journey through Europe is an exciting prospect, with the anticipation of exploring diverse landscapes, indulging in local cuisines, and immersing myself in various cultures. Starting from Lisbon, Portugal, and pedaling all the way to...

Oh boy, let me tell you about this incredible adventure I had!  Picture this: six countries, five months, and five days of pure excitement. From mountains to wind, cold to rain, sand to traffic, I experienced it all. But you know what? The scenery was absolutely...

Country Distance Cum distance Rest days Climbing Cum climbs Cycle days Alaska 423 423 0 3010 3010 4 Canada 3118 3541 5 18607 21617 27 USA 3168 6709 5 20778 42395 31 Mexico 5168 11877 11 35316 77711 47 Guatemala 435 12312 2 7087 84798 5 El Salvador 446 12758 1 3577...

Today is the end of June and one year ago I was packing my bags to fly to Fairbanks Alaska the next day. A year has gone quickly as they seem to do as I age. So much has been done, covered, experienced, seen, and discovered, that I can't believe I actually planned...

Dear Friends:In this email, I want to update you on what has happened, what will happen, and when.First, it is official: Guinness World Records declared that I am the World Record holder for the longest journey on an electric bike. The official distance is 14,274.4...

Not everyone can say they’ve cycled through cities, across borders, time zones and cultures – nonetheless at 80 years old! For Robert Fletcher, an octogenarian adventure cyclist, there’s no ride too big to take on. Hailing from London, ON, and now living in Costa Rica...

Section 1 Sold out July 3, 2023, to August 7, 2023Cartagena, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador35 days, 2466 k, and 40529 m climbing Section 2 July 3, 2023, to August 7, 2023Cartagena, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador35 days, 2466 k, and 40529 m climbing Section 3$1900 September 2...

A few have asked how I plan such a long odyssey. First, I started with a dream or a vision of what I wanted to accomplish. Then I looked for others, people, and companies who have ridden the same general route. Once I had gathered this information, I selected my route...

Country Day Date Stage Depart Arrive Km Cum km Pavement Climb Cum climb Accommdation 1 7/4/23 1 Cartagena Maria la baja 77 77 271 271 One 2 7/5/23 2 Maria la baja Tolu 82 159 430 701 Hotel 3 7/6/23 3 Tolu San Marcos 145 304 770 1471 Hotel 4 7/7/23 San Marcos San...

“So, here's the long and short of it. I did it. The bike trip that has been on my bucket list for a while now finally came to pass this past December.” My team and I spent over 5 months, 14000 kilometers, July 4 to Dec 9, through nine countries, 18 border check in and...