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CLIVE'S BICYCLE TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

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June 14th 2013
Published: June 14th 2013
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And so I cycled into Istanbul on Wednesday 12 June 2013, 3.5 months after leaving the UK, my first major milestone on this cycle trip and I have been resting ever since. The past few days have been both physically and mentally challenging with the temperature rising, the mountains getting steeper and the headwind fiercer. For me the mental challenge has however been the greater of the two, with my... Read Full Entry



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Clive Sturdy
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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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On yer bikeOn yer bike
On yer bike
Sofia, the capital of BulgariaSofia, the capital of Bulgaria
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria
On a bike tour of the city
Sculpture in SofiaSculpture in Sofia
Sculpture in Sofia
Hiking up Vitosha mountain near SofiaHiking up Vitosha mountain near Sofia
Hiking up Vitosha mountain near Sofia
Vitosha Mountain waterfallVitosha Mountain waterfall
Vitosha Mountain waterfall
Vitosha Mountain WaterfallVitosha Mountain Waterfall
Vitosha Mountain Waterfall
A great hike up the mountainA great hike up the mountain
A great hike up the mountain
On the road to Veliko TurnovoOn the road to Veliko Turnovo
On the road to Veliko Turnovo
The old capital of Bulgaria
On the road to Veliko TurnovoOn the road to Veliko Turnovo
On the road to Veliko Turnovo
Veliko TurnovoVeliko Turnovo
Veliko Turnovo
The old capital of Bulgaria, Veliko TurnovoThe old capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnovo
The old capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnovo
Modern graffiti found in an old communist factoryModern graffiti found in an old communist factory
Modern graffiti found in an old communist factory
Murals found in old Communist factoryMurals found in old Communist factory
Murals found in old Communist factory
The mural found in old communist factoryThe mural found in old communist factory
The mural found in old communist factory
Mural found in old communist factoryMural found in old communist factory
Mural found in old communist factory
Old communist textile factoryOld communist textile factory
Old communist textile factory
Veliko TurnovoVeliko Turnovo
Veliko Turnovo
The UFOThe UFO
The UFO
Old communist headquarters used once before the collapse of the communist regime
The UFOThe UFO
The UFO
A most amazing buildingA most amazing building
A most amazing building
Day trip organised here Day trip organised here
Day trip organised here



15th June 2013
Communist sculpture

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Well framed
May this pic give you strength for the journey ahead. Reckon you'll need to be tough as stone...determined as the clenched fists...optimistic as the eternal flames.

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