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Tom set off in June 2007 to cycle round the world. He soon realised the limits of such an abstract objective and decided to go wherever the winds of travel took him. He writes regularly on his Ride Earth blog and is currently heading for the Arab world on his bike.

What You’ve Missed About Charity Bike Rides

Tom cycles on / Photo by Tom Allen

Tom cycles on / Photo by Tom Allen

Every couple of months sees the announcement of yet another heroic long-distance solo bicycle odyssey, pitting man against the elements across the world’s great landmasses for months or years on end.

Each of these projects is a noble one. Undoubtedly they will involve huge personal challenges – mental far more than physical. These riders are often setting themselves targets they don’t understand themselves. Three years ago, I was in exactly the same situation myself!

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