Man to undertake 900+ mile solo bike ride from Biarritz to Bristol for Bristol After Stroke
64-year-old John Ridley is set to undertake an enormous challenge riding 900+ miles on his own across France in potentially unbearable heat.
Starting in Biarritz John will then head along the Atlantic Coast on the EuroVelo 1 route, to Roscoff, and then on to Bristol from Plymouth, with just his bike, bike panniers and a tent.
You can support John through his Just Giving Page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/john-ridleyb2b
Follow this page for updates!
16th August
John is on his way to Biarritz, all packed and ready at the station, along with his trusty Guitar!
17th August 2022
Listen now to John on BBC Radio Bristol yesterday talking to John Darvall about why he is cycling 900+ miles and raising vital funds for Bristol After Stroke.
Click on the link below and listen from 2hours 10 minutes.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cpm5r1
19th August
And he's on his way!
22nd August 2022
John took a little detour from his route today to go and find the Dune of Pilat as recommended by Dominique.
25th August
John is keeping his strength up with a new breakfast invention, Nescaff latte Muesli, think its going to catch on!
John's nearly a third of the way on his epic 900 mile journey. He's at Rochefort having a rest and wash day. To donate please go to John's B2B just giving link above!!
30th August
"Had a great morning riding chatting with Tom the water scientist from Switzerland. Lovely guy."
This is Lucas and Aline with John on super tranquil Camping de Moulins.
"Michelin lunch today"
September 1st
The amazing transporter bridge near Rochefort. Almost identical to the one in Newport, Wales and by the same engineer. A rare find.
12th September
"First proper meal John has cooked in a month!"
Caught up with some old friends from the UK yesterday!
What better place to go for my morning coffee!
16th September 2022
John has made to Roscoff - He's completed the first part of his journey - over 1200+km.
September 22nd - Nearly home - John is expected back in Bristol on Saturday 24th. What an amazing journey.
24th September 2022
He's done it! 900+ miles cycled from Biarritz back to Bristol!
John today finally arrived back in Bristol. He's cycled over 900 miles from Biarritz to Bristol and what a journey it's been!!
Please help John get to his target of £3000!
