Tag: mental health

  • Day 7. Gowrie Park to Cradle Mountain. 24 Miles.

    241 Miles / 388 KM What a day!! Today was basically just one GIANT hill. I knew the distance wasn’t far today but the hill was over 1300m total elevation. “Don’t fear moving slowly forward. Fear standing still.” I was lazy this morning and let my body wake up on…

  • Day 6. Launceston to Gowrie Park. 65 Miles.

    217 Miles / 349 KM BACK ON THE BIKE!! After a good amount of Melatonin last night I pass out and slept a solid 8 hours! My body is feeling less exhausted this morning. As for my head its still a little sore but I’m getting back on my bike.…

  • Day 4. St Helens.

    Stranded in St Helens! I mean resting and recovering in St Helens! Today I knew I had to rest. I slept terrible last night, with anxiety creeping in at every opportunity. I woke up to incredible stiffness and a sore right side and back – much to be expected I…

  • It’s ride time!

    In less than 12 hours I’ll be hitting the roads of Hobart, and cycling my way North East towards Bicheno! Landing today in Hobart in 41 degree heat was MISERABLE. I stepped off the plane in jeans and a hoodie, to a heatwave and burning wind in my face! Gross!…

  • Day 19. Recovery and Reflection.

    Snowdon – Scafell Pike – Ben Nevis For those of you not familiar with the geography of the UK… This is how far I’ve cycled! Today feels like my first real rest day since I’ve been back in the UK. No exercise, No visiting with people, No needing to do…