Why are you doing this?

This has a multiple choice answer as below:

• We are crazy and have lost our senses – (favoured by those who dont know us well)
• We are following a dream we have had for years and hoping that while fulfilling current dreams and goals we will obtain a whole new set of experiences to set our future aspirations – (favoured by those of a spiritual disposition)
• We REALLY REALLY like cycling – (favoured by other cyclists)

So take your pick (or suggest a new one)

How are you affording to take time out from working?

We both are very hard savers and have spent the last 6 years living in shared housing which means cheaper bills, cheap rent and a whole lot of fun times. Besides saving on housing we also enjoy cooking so spend very little on eating out. Our love of cycling means a fun day out is normally pretty cheap as well with maybe a few quid on train tickets and a bite to eat. We also both really enjoy going to see live music but spending money for regular gigs in London would have drained our savings in no time, so we found ways of volunteering at venues to get free tickets (and sometimes drinks thanks Andy!).

We also plan to work along the way most likely over winter 2010/2011 if the opportunity presents itself so if you are reading this, are somewhere in Europe (East or West) and have anything available get in touch.

What gear and bikes are you taking?

Our gear page has full details of what we are taking on the trip and if you have any specific questions about gear performance or decisions then just drop us an email.

Where are you going?

In short, across some of Europe and Asia. This blog post shows our original plan.