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CLIVE'S BICYCLE TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

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March 26th 2013
Published: March 26th 2013
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Leaving Valkenswaard in Holland behind, I slowly made my way to the German border in the vicinity of Roermund. A border, where guards inspect your passports has of course long gone, however I always find it interesting how things slowly change from one country to the next. The weather in the meantime has been unusually cold for this time of year and I have still had to battle with temperatures ar... Read Full Entry



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Clive Sturdy
Sturdmeister
Sturdmeister
Over 5 years have passed since I cycled around the UK and Ireland and the time has come to get back in the ol' saddle. This time I will attempt to initially make the shores of New Zealand, initially cycling through Europe to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, before following the silk routes through Central Asia and China to the Far East. Following a flight or preferably a boat journey to Australia, I will attempt to cycle across the Nullabor from Perth to Sydney, before heading onwards to New Zealand. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.... full info
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Along the RhineAlong the Rhine
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Where my servants used to live!
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My Penthouse suite
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The town of St Goar
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Catching the ferry at St Goar
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The Lorelei statue in the Rhine. She seems a little lonely.
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There are even small castles in the middle of the Rhine
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Fantastic empty stretches. Good for thinking!
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Along the Rhine
Beautiful small towns everywhere
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Along the Rhine
Fantastic graffiti!
FrankfurtFrankfurt
Frankfurt
The financial capital of Germany
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Frankfurt
....with its own Australia shop
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Frankfurt
Weather was unfortunately overcast
Along the MainAlong the Main
Along the Main
This would make an interesting train journey
Something you don't see in the UKSomething you don't see in the UK
Something you don't see in the UK
An automat along a bicycle path that sells bicycle inner tubes
SeligenstadtSeligenstadt
Seligenstadt
More picturesque towns along the Main
Stockstadt Stockstadt
Stockstadt
Where my other German relatives live
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Stockstadt
Cycling through the town of Stockstadt with the large chimney from the paper factory in the background
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Stockstadt
A beer was thrust into my hand on my arrival!
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Stockstadt
And my cousin's son Marcel whom I've never met in 28 years also arranged a whole crate of beer and soft drinks. Great reception from a fellow Naval Man.
AschaffenburgAschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg
My cousins Monika, Sabine and Carola and I stood by Aschaffenburg Castle ready to taste some of the local nectar.
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Aschaffenburg
This time also with my relative Marcel and his girlfriend Anna.



26th March 2013

Wolfie
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Keep it going fella.
27th March 2013

Roger
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Sturders, good luck with the hill climb tomorrow. Keep the posts coming great to track your movements. Cheers Roger
30th March 2013

Peter B.
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Soaring in your own sky/saddle!
Hi Clive, Following with interest from the start. Good to see how you are tapping into your historic family roots - will give your energy and assurance in who you are for the adventure ahead. Also good to see you released from the demands and responsibilities of the last couple of years. Free finally to soar in your own sky/saddle! Look after yourself and keep the reports coming. By the way, I am in Tbilisi at the moment, so if you get a spurt on you might catch me! All the best, Pete.
1st April 2013

Molly
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Lunch time session....
and a pair of false teeth sounds right up my alley. Good to hear you are making good progress although hope the weather starts warming up for you soon. Currently in NZ and liking it....very passive travel compared to India but still a nice change of pace. Be well !
5th April 2013

Paul
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Great pictures, sounds as though the trip has got of to a great start. Glad the family is well, look forward to the next instalment. best regards Paul, and should have gone with you North sea and channel has been bloody rough.

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