Thanks!
There are countless people I want to thank for helping and supporting me in the planning of this expedition. There are countless more who I can't thank enough for listening to my endless ramblings about cycle adventures! You deserve a lot more than a page on my website for your patience and guidance, but this is a start.
First and foremost, all my family who've put up with this for the longest - Mum, Gran, Diana, Chris, Paul, Oisin, Dad, Alison, Calum, Hannah
Clare, for understanding, Everyone who came to my surprise going away party - Declan, Tom, Gazz, Chazz, Davey C, Will, Srah, Vicky J, Emily, Becky, Rhiannon, Katy, Lorna, Anna, Jenny, Simon, Ben.
Michael at Santos for all your advice, Alasdair and Shelagh at MSG for the thorough bike fitting...
Pip, for giving me a place to live! Sheila, for your advice and very kind gifts, I'll never get lost again!
Lily - my first bike-minded friend on the trip. Riding with was such a blast, and I know I wouldn't have made it through Michigan without you!
Matt, Andy and Morgan - You guys came along at the perfect time when I was struggling in South Dakota, and after that the rest of the mid-west was the bomb.
Mike Gallagher - My Yellowstone to Seattle buddy! For providing entertainment both intentional and unintentional (riding into a mountain) - I thank you heartily!
All of the people above are markedly responsible for the fact that I completed this trip. Without their company and wisdom I'd still be battled winds somewhere in the middle of nowhere, or curled up in a ditch.
The amazing Heather Piper, her husband Brian and lovely kids Elizabeth and Adam. I'll never forget Lima!
Handsome Mike and Pickleball Sally - quite simply you showed me the beauty of life again
Lesley and Joe Buckalew - for looking after us in Custer, and welcoming me into your home with Clare. And then again! And just being incredibly supportive and inspirational
Yvonne and Ross Jannesen - Looking after Clare and I in SFO, then letting me recover in your house. I'd have been stuck without your help many times, and your contacts in NZ were incredible! Good to see you in HK Ross - look forward to catching up with you somewhere in the future!
Nellie and Andrew - Made coming to NZ a real pleasure. Felt like I'd known you for years, within minutes!
The Croslands - Another place in NZ I didn't want to leave! Great getting to know you after hearing so much about you all - hope to see you in the UK maybe?
Joyce and Daniel - So great to see you both after so many years, really special for me to see a recognizable face after so long. Loved catching up, thanks for all your kindnesses
Susan Bothmann and Peter Franks - Not only did I meet you through the wonderful Lily, but you were both wonderful as well! Thanks for easing me into OZ, and taking me for Christmas dinner in Siem Reap!
Peter Smyth - For showing me the fun side of Sydney life! Also to Joel for taking me to the airport, and Bryn for hooking me up with Pete!
Peter and Goy (R.I.P) - Easing me into Bangkok life and taking me on practice rides - Goy, you will be missed, thanks for your kindness
Rob and Christine Lilwall - Great to have a place to rest in HK when I arrived, thanks for looking after me, and of course for the champagne!
To all the folks in New York who made my time there such a pleasure
Everyone at DCTV
Everyone at Art's Engine
The DiMaggio Family in Sloatsburg for hosting me on Night 1!
Tuff McBride and all those I met at McBride's Bar and Grill
Carole, Paul and Kevin Quinn
Blake, my man!
Abby Hamilton
Ruben and Heidi VanDerKwaak
Elaisha Stokes
Keith Wherry
Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pulls
Aaron and April
Jason and Paul
Claudia Tasker, Rebecca Evans, Jane Hope, Bryn Lloyd, Rachel Brown, Michelle Wright, Sharryn Jer, Gizelle Regan, Kerryn Smith, James Columb, Cecile Dransart
Peri Drysdale
Ron Smalley
Angus and Carole Morrison
Craig Meade
Elzo de Haan and Aldje van Helden
Mr. Smey
John Jones
Duong Nguyentien
Everyone I couchsurfed with
Everyone who bought me food or drink, or shared theirs with me
Everyone who stopped to say hi
Everyone who shared their knowledge
Everyone who gave me a cheery look or wave when I was feeling the strains of the road
Everyone who helped out and welcomed me back:
Paris - Clare, Declan and Tom
London - Mum, Noel, Clare, Anne, Mark, Chris, Paul, Esther, Dad and all the rest of you who came to the meal in the evening
(working on getting this sorted, as of 04/05/11)
First and foremost, all my family who've put up with this for the longest - Mum, Gran, Diana, Chris, Paul, Oisin, Dad, Alison, Calum, Hannah
Clare, for understanding, Everyone who came to my surprise going away party - Declan, Tom, Gazz, Chazz, Davey C, Will, Srah, Vicky J, Emily, Becky, Rhiannon, Katy, Lorna, Anna, Jenny, Simon, Ben.
Michael at Santos for all your advice, Alasdair and Shelagh at MSG for the thorough bike fitting...
Pip, for giving me a place to live! Sheila, for your advice and very kind gifts, I'll never get lost again!
Lily - my first bike-minded friend on the trip. Riding with was such a blast, and I know I wouldn't have made it through Michigan without you!
Matt, Andy and Morgan - You guys came along at the perfect time when I was struggling in South Dakota, and after that the rest of the mid-west was the bomb.
Mike Gallagher - My Yellowstone to Seattle buddy! For providing entertainment both intentional and unintentional (riding into a mountain) - I thank you heartily!
All of the people above are markedly responsible for the fact that I completed this trip. Without their company and wisdom I'd still be battled winds somewhere in the middle of nowhere, or curled up in a ditch.
The amazing Heather Piper, her husband Brian and lovely kids Elizabeth and Adam. I'll never forget Lima!
Handsome Mike and Pickleball Sally - quite simply you showed me the beauty of life again
Lesley and Joe Buckalew - for looking after us in Custer, and welcoming me into your home with Clare. And then again! And just being incredibly supportive and inspirational
Yvonne and Ross Jannesen - Looking after Clare and I in SFO, then letting me recover in your house. I'd have been stuck without your help many times, and your contacts in NZ were incredible! Good to see you in HK Ross - look forward to catching up with you somewhere in the future!
Nellie and Andrew - Made coming to NZ a real pleasure. Felt like I'd known you for years, within minutes!
The Croslands - Another place in NZ I didn't want to leave! Great getting to know you after hearing so much about you all - hope to see you in the UK maybe?
Joyce and Daniel - So great to see you both after so many years, really special for me to see a recognizable face after so long. Loved catching up, thanks for all your kindnesses
Susan Bothmann and Peter Franks - Not only did I meet you through the wonderful Lily, but you were both wonderful as well! Thanks for easing me into OZ, and taking me for Christmas dinner in Siem Reap!
Peter Smyth - For showing me the fun side of Sydney life! Also to Joel for taking me to the airport, and Bryn for hooking me up with Pete!
Peter and Goy (R.I.P) - Easing me into Bangkok life and taking me on practice rides - Goy, you will be missed, thanks for your kindness
Rob and Christine Lilwall - Great to have a place to rest in HK when I arrived, thanks for looking after me, and of course for the champagne!
To all the folks in New York who made my time there such a pleasure
Everyone at DCTV
Everyone at Art's Engine
The DiMaggio Family in Sloatsburg for hosting me on Night 1!
Tuff McBride and all those I met at McBride's Bar and Grill
Carole, Paul and Kevin Quinn
Blake, my man!
Abby Hamilton
Ruben and Heidi VanDerKwaak
Elaisha Stokes
Keith Wherry
Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pulls
Aaron and April
Jason and Paul
Claudia Tasker, Rebecca Evans, Jane Hope, Bryn Lloyd, Rachel Brown, Michelle Wright, Sharryn Jer, Gizelle Regan, Kerryn Smith, James Columb, Cecile Dransart
Peri Drysdale
Ron Smalley
Angus and Carole Morrison
Craig Meade
Elzo de Haan and Aldje van Helden
Mr. Smey
John Jones
Duong Nguyentien
Everyone I couchsurfed with
Everyone who bought me food or drink, or shared theirs with me
Everyone who stopped to say hi
Everyone who shared their knowledge
Everyone who gave me a cheery look or wave when I was feeling the strains of the road
Everyone who helped out and welcomed me back:
Paris - Clare, Declan and Tom
London - Mum, Noel, Clare, Anne, Mark, Chris, Paul, Esther, Dad and all the rest of you who came to the meal in the evening
(working on getting this sorted, as of 04/05/11)
