Welcome Home
Let’s welcome home Dale and Linford who have arrived back in the UK this week. Keith, on the other hand, has nipped over to the USA to continue cycling. More on that later.
Thanks
It’s Graham’s Birthday [5th November] today so had a little moment thinking about him: he would have been 64!
Well it’s the final day, Linney and Camilla flew home today (have a safe journey guys) and Keith flew on to LA to start the next leg of his holiday (have a great time mate, hope the weather’s good for you and you are able to get out of the urban sprawl).
Well that leaves me in Osaka for one last day and the logistical nightmare of getting my bike and bags up to the airport; not the easiest of things to do. Keith made two journeys and stored his bike up at the airport a day early and Linney moved hotels to be closer to the airport and he and Camilla struggled with their bikes and bags on the train. I have opted to have the bike couriered up to the airport and then go on the train with my bags. This also involves sleeping at the airport; if I can camp in the desert I can definitely sleep in an airport, “nothing can go wrong”
To everyone who has supported our charities it has been a very humbling experience receiving all your positive comments and donations to our named charities, Alzheimer’s Society, the Fight for Sight charity and for the Slide Away charity. We have raised over £7.5K and really appreciate all the donations; an amazing achievement.
The only other thing to do is say my thanks to all that have supported our little jaunt, I apologise for not being able to name every one; the list would go on forever, however a few do need a special THANKS:
Billy Plews & Tina Plews East Kent Foods
For their continued sponsorship, they have supported every tour we have done, Cheers, (Though Bill was a bit concerned before we left, “you don’t need food and water all the way to Japan do you Housey”! was his first comment
Roy Berkhauer From R B Air Conditioning Services
Once again cheers mate supported every tour with a massive donation for the kits.
James Ritson McGinley Support Services
A big thanks to Jimmy and his team from the village.
Dave Austen
Cant say enough about your support mate, truly missed you on this year’s tour, I know you will be ready for next year, watch this space! A legend in China we met your agent, stall full of goodies.
Carl Moses & Cathal Bartolo
Cheers guys for starting the tour with us, made the first 1000 miles a doddle, pleasure riding with both of you.
Roger Hadfield
Driving to Poland and back, with a load of mad cyclists, who needed waiting on hand and foot, one of the only blokes I Know who can shut Carl up, for that reason you are welcome to drive us all over the place.
Rylan House
For making a great effort in joining us for the last 1000 miles (930), Cheers “Young Un” a very special experience cycling with your “Old Man” and that guy you sold your bike to in China is so pleased with it.
Keith & Linford House
A pleasure and a privilege to cycle with you two guys, can’t wait for the next “Holiday”
Steven House
For editing the website and blog, making sense of my cobbled together words and putting some sort of structure to the thing. Cheers Steve we’ll have a little beer when I get home.
Sandra House
Last but not least a massive Thank You to the fairest rose of all, thanks for letting me go on this mad caper, can’t wait to see you again in early November and getting a job again.
Charity Update
Many many thanks to all those that have donated.
All the Details of the Calais to Shanghai Ride
Map of last 7 weeks in China and 3 weeks in Japan.
Full spreadsheet of everyday’s ride.
House Rides 