Mental health issues make things so much harder, but the extra challenge can be welcome. Suffering situational anxiety, PTSD, damaged spine and a whole host of other issues, at 55 years old and 350lb in weight, I set out in August 2017 from Cheshire without any prior bicycle touring practice or experience, on a brand new bike with untested gear, solo and self supported. 16 months later I had cycled in 12 countries and 12ooo Kim’s to southern Thailand. Sure, it was so hard mentally and physically, but worth every pedal stroke.
Well done!!! That is inspiring, good on you! The mental part of anything is always the toughest part for me. Cycling Vietnam, the physical part was far less an issue than I thought it would be whereas the mental part was much tougher. But I'm SO glad I did it! Your journey sounds epic.. Which 12 countries did you go through?
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Mental health issues make things so much harder, but the extra challenge can be welcome. Suffering situational anxiety, PTSD, damaged spine and a whole host of other issues, at 55 years old and 350lb in weight, I set out in August 2017 from Cheshire without any prior bicycle touring practice or experience, on a brand new bike with untested gear, solo and self supported. 16 months later I had cycled in 12 countries and 12ooo Kim’s to southern Thailand. Sure, it was so hard mentally and physically, but worth every pedal stroke.
Well done!!! That is inspiring, good on you! The mental part of anything is always the toughest part for me. Cycling Vietnam, the physical part was far less an issue than I thought it would be whereas the mental part was much tougher. But I'm SO glad I did it! Your journey sounds epic.. Which 12 countries did you go through?
Just checked out your channel, that will probably answer my question! I'll give your videos a watch :)