Week 10, digging deep, constant headwinds and happy in hemp. TOTAL 3835 km

Week 10 would be no different to previous weeks cycling in Spain and battling the incessant headwind would deplete the majority of my energy reserves. The constant winds becoming demoralising as you pack up your tent in the mornings watching the gust gain strength well aware of the following 8 hours of struggle against this invisible wall that refuses to let you gain ground without offering a pound of flesh.

Breaking through the physical and mental barriers of pain and fatigue become part and parcel of a day at the office in the saddle as you haul all your worldly possessions up yet another incline, convincing yourself that this is surely the last big climb of the day to be met with another mountain pass and gusty headwind, an emotional rollercoaster that drags you through highs and lows and leaves you completely knackered by the end of the day.

Just south of Cartagena my bike was blown over as I pulled over to have a drink of water and the handlebars bent due to the large load and extra weight on the bike coupled with another broken spoke and my 3^rd flat in two weeks and the frustrations of bike travel began to mount. 8 hours in the saddle, 1 hour to set up camp and 1 hour to take it down, 10 hours of sleep,searching for safe camp spots, bike maintenance, blogging, filming and writing doesn’t leave too much time in a day to do anything but global wheeling and force some food down to keep the machine ticking over.

 Almost 4000 km’s on the clock and nearing the end of the European leg of the trip and miles under the belt and time on the road exposes  cracks and design flaws  in some of the gear that I have been utilising. Currently on my second inflatable matress, second set of tyres , fourth pair of shoes and yet my hemp gear holds up to all conditions hot and cold windy and warm, a confirmation that this cyclist wont be trading in for lycra anytime soon.

A huge thanks to the sponsors for their continued support, without your assistance this environmental pilgrimage would not be possible, just a quick reminder for the readers that 100% of funds raised from public donations go to the foundation and its programs and none of the donations made are used towards the running costs of the global ride, so put your hands in your pockets this Christmas and help us make a difference.