It’s been a long time coming but I have now received official confirmation from Guinness World Records that I hold the record for the longest journey by rickshaw. In 2010 I cycled just... Read more
A couple of months ago I got a call from somebody at the BBC’s The One Show asking about riding a rickshaw long distance. I have to admit that I didn’t know what The One Show was... Read more
“Your tyres are too worn” – “The brakes won’t work” – “It’s too heavy” At the advent of another adventure, the usual voices of doubt began. So... Read more
How has your year been? As another precious one slides by, I’ve found myself, as ever, wondering how it’s passed so quickly. So, to make myself feel better, I cast my mind back t... Read more
Distance travelled: 1,001 milesCurrent World Record: 950 miles Average daily distance: 40 miles (not including rest days)Longest day: 74 miles (roughly Hereford to Oxford)Average speed: 7.71... Read more
The rickshaw I used to cycle 1000 miles from the Highlands back to London is being auctioned for charity this week. It may be pending Guinness World Record status but it is, in my books, alr... Read more
When I started planning my trip a year or so back, I struggled to find any information about cycling rickshaws long distance. Almost as if it wasn’t a common thing to do. So, here are... Read more
Yesterday afternoon I arrived back home having cycled a rickshaw a thousand miles home from the Highlands. It took just over four weeks, meaning that I finished two weeks ahead of schedule.... Read more
They have the aerodynamics of a brick If you’re camping, you ain’t gonna hide it You can’t lift them over walls/fences They are wider than many gates and cycle lanes (see a... Read more
When next shall I find myself lying in a ditch beneath a sheet of camouflage nylon inside a sleeping bag strewn at the most obscure of angles to find comfort whilst tending a pot of luke war... Read more
This blog post is being written from a small gravel layby off the A4074 from which I’ve just turn off in a mild hypoglycaemic funk. Yesterday was my biggest yet – 74 miles... Read more
Loads of space for kit Seat cushion doubles as a great mattress You have an instant and comfortable park bench wherever you are Better crowd support It stands up on its own (and you don... Read more
