How far have you cycled?
As at March 2023, we’ve ridden 14,000km.
How many countries have you cycled in on this trip?
18.
How many gorillas have you seen?
On this trip, no live gorillas. We made an attempt to see some at Frankfurt zoo, but they were isolating due to Covid. We have seen 5 gorilla statues.
What do you miss the most?
Kat: Bierhaus.
Richard: Litter picking and football.
What will you miss the least?
Kat: Hazel and Glayne’s karaoke.
Richard: Stress.
Have you learned any languages?
Oui. Ich bin spaghetti sombrero, merci Toblerone.
How far do you travel in a day?
We average about 80km per day, but it depends on the terrain and how hungry I am.
How long per day do you spend cycling?
Usually between 6 and 9 hours a day. For the first few weeks it was more like 4 or 5 until we gradually got more used to it.
How many haircuts have you had?
Kat: 0
Richard: 8
What are you most looking forward to?
Kat: I’m enjoying South East Asia and looking forward to more of it.
Richard: Indonesia.
Do you have any super powers?
Yes. I sweat more than anyone on Earth and I can make traffic lights turn red.