British man on RTW trip!

[jhawk]

Hi all,

I've recently discovered a man by the name of Derek Boocock, whose cycling around the World and this summer will be in Canada where I hope to interview him!

If you would like to read more about his journey - and in particular the reason behind it, you can do so here: http://dereksbiketrip.com/

I was inspired by his tale and his journey so far. Please give it a read.

Cheers,

Jack.

 

[TissoT]

Good to Read ... Thanks Jack for Posting it up

 

[toekneep]

Thanks JHawk, more inspirational reading ahead. (As if I needed more!) I often wonder just how many people are on epic cycle journey's at any one time. Must be quite a few I think.

 

[jhawk]

Thanks JHawk, more inspirational reading ahead. (As if I needed more!) I often wonder just how many people are on epic cycle journey's at any one time. Must be quite a few I think.

Hi Toekneep,

I too think about it! Especially since the weather is in full 'winter mode' here in Canada. And I often read Journals on the CGOAB site, envying those currently on these incredible adventures! When I reach Vancouver next year, as I plan to cycle across Canada - I have a choice to make, do I go home? Or, do I continue to Argentina, and then around the World? I'm thinking the latter!

 

[doog]

Just thought I would bump this, its absolutely brilliant. Derek is a real inspiration in his own right but his narrative and attention to detail is top notch. I dont read books much any more....just cycling blogs like this and this is one of the best.

 

[jhawk]

Derek gave an interview for a television programme in Vietnam.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADpjDhbLqGw#t=2328


Quite honestly, the video was hard to watch. But, it's the most inspiring 45 minutes that I've quite possibly ever spent watching a video. The man is an amazing human being.

 

[Colin B]

Damn that was hard to watch even for a tough guy like me , but I did and this man is a beautiful and an amazing human .

 

[jhawk]

Damn that was hard to watch even for a tough guy like me , but I did and this man is a beautiful and an amazing human .

I totally agree.

 

[Soup890]

I want to join him

 

[jhawk]

I want to join him

You can get in contact via his website. He's very open and usually answers pretty promptly. He'd welcome some company!

 

[Soup890]

You can get in contact via his website. He's very open and usually answers pretty promptly. He'd welcome some company!

Random question can you cycle from London to America ?

 

[jhawk]

Random question can you cycle from London to America ?

Aye. Probably. But why would you want to when you can just fly or sail?

 

[young Ed]

Aye. Probably. But why would you want to when you can just fly or sail?

why ride today and tomorrow when i could just sit at home on here and why ride to school and back most days when i could just take the free school bus?

as for @Soup890 riding may be somewhat hard as i have heard there is a little bit of water in between? you could strap your bike to your back and swim it? (i am not responsible for any stupid or dangerous actions and/or your death!)
Cheers Ed

 

[dellzeqq]

crikey! Derek's a real powerhouse - we were part of a ten-person team that did LEJoG back in 2005, and he was, well..........fast. As in fast for 875 miles.

 

[lozcs]

Thanks for that link..
I've bunged him a few quid to help him on his way.... You all should too.. ;-)

Go Derek..