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Cycling Journey Through Europe

Cycling Journey Through Europe

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...

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incredible adventure

incredible adventure

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...

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Final Statistics for the Americas

Final Statistics for the Americas

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...

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Cartagena

Cartagena

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...

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Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records

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...

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ROBERT FLETCHER: RIDING THROUGH RETIREMENT

ROBERT FLETCHER: RIDING THROUGH RETIREMENT

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...

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South America Day by Day

South America Day by Day

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...

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FAQ

FAQ

1. Why did you want to do this?I wanted another adventure to celebrate my 80th birthday. It took me a while to decide to ride from Alaska to Panama. 2. Why did you pick the route you are taking?We rode from Alaska to Mexico City in 2015, so I wanted to take a...

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The Octogenarian Team

The Octogenarian Team

Robert Fletcher- you of course know about me from previous posts. There are five team members: Wayne, Yiota, Kim, Johanna, and Kyle. Three have provided a brief summary below. Wayne Grover- co-rider Wayne Grover is a long-standing friend of mine, through the Edmonton...

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