MotherofZachary
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- Location
- Lefkada, Greece
I have never called myself a cyclist, and still don't really. I have previously had regular periods where I would cycle into work, and found this mostly enjoyable, but have never really developed it more than that.
Following the death of my son this year however, I am planning to ride his bike (the Cannondale) from Manchester (his home) to Lefkada in Greece (my home), both as a fund and awareness raising exercise. Starting next year I am currently in the planning / training stages and looking for support to develop any helpful routes / strategies...
I have started training in Lefkada with some friends that have completed the route from London to Lefkada previously, but my journey will be very different. I plan not to take a ferry (other than crossing the channel) so everything will be over land, plus I am going to be creating a media campaign that will require me to attend interviews etc. along the way.
The basic premise of my ride will be to talk and ride with women specifically who have lost a family member throughout the journey. I will also stop at various prearranged points along the way for women to join in who can not ride themselves but would like to participate in the talking aspect.
What I am really looking for then are routes that will take me closer to my destination in any country that people are aware of that would be good for fairly novice cyclists, plus any good stop points (cafes/bars/parks etc.) that would welcome a group of chatty women. Any help will be gratefully received, and in return I will keep everyone up to date with the event planning and outcomes along the way.
Thanking everyone in advance...
Following the death of my son this year however, I am planning to ride his bike (the Cannondale) from Manchester (his home) to Lefkada in Greece (my home), both as a fund and awareness raising exercise. Starting next year I am currently in the planning / training stages and looking for support to develop any helpful routes / strategies...
I have started training in Lefkada with some friends that have completed the route from London to Lefkada previously, but my journey will be very different. I plan not to take a ferry (other than crossing the channel) so everything will be over land, plus I am going to be creating a media campaign that will require me to attend interviews etc. along the way.
The basic premise of my ride will be to talk and ride with women specifically who have lost a family member throughout the journey. I will also stop at various prearranged points along the way for women to join in who can not ride themselves but would like to participate in the talking aspect.
What I am really looking for then are routes that will take me closer to my destination in any country that people are aware of that would be good for fairly novice cyclists, plus any good stop points (cafes/bars/parks etc.) that would welcome a group of chatty women. Any help will be gratefully received, and in return I will keep everyone up to date with the event planning and outcomes along the way.
Thanking everyone in advance...