Hello everyone!
On November 2nd, 2018, I will undertake a 12,000 km (7,500 mile) solo & unsupported cycle down the length of Africa. My journey starts in Cairo, Egypt, & will end hopefully 4 months later in Cape Town, South Africa. I'll be unsupported, meaning I will be carrying all of my gear, clothes, food, water, tent & so on. There will be no vehicle following me. It'll me just me & the open road. Also, along the way, I will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, standing tall at 5,595 metres.
Traveling through 10 countries in all, I will cycle...
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Hello everyone!
On November 2nd, 2018, I will undertake a 12,000 km (7,500 mile) solo & unsupported cycle down the length of Africa. My journey starts in Cairo, Egypt, & will end hopefully 4 months later in Cape Town, South Africa. I'll be unsupported, meaning I will be carrying all of my gear, clothes, food, water, tent & so on. There will be no vehicle following me. It'll me just me & the open road. Also, along the way, I will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, standing tall at 5,595 metres.
Traveling through 10 countries in all, I will cycle along the Nile past ancient temples, through the Sudanese desert, and up and down the biblical landscapes of Ethiopia’s rugged Simian Mountains. After crossing the Equator in Kenya, I will pedal past legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, to Lake Malawi, Victoria Falls, and along the edges of the magnificent Kalahari and Namib deserts, en route to the finish of my epic journey in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa.
I'm doing this huge challenge in aid of the Donal Walsh Live Life Foundation. Donal Walsh touched so many lives when he came to prominence through his writings & subsequent appearance on Brendan O’Connor’s ‘The Saturday Night Show’. Donal who fund raised tirelessly while battling Cancer has now had the Donal Walsh #Livelife Foundation set up by his family primarily in order to promote his anti-suicide #Livelife message. The foundation will also assist in his other causes of providing age appropriate teenage facilities in hospital and hospice care centres.
I wish to support this wonderful cause by raising €17,595. A euro for every KM I cycle (12,000km) & a euro for every meter of Mount Kilimanjaro I climb (5,595m). Thus, any donation you can make to this foundation will be greatly appreciated. Simply click the Donate button above. All donations are processed securely. Please also spread the word of this trip by sharing this page with your friends, family & anyone else you know. Thank you very much!
nTrai produced this brilliant video in which I explain my journey a little bit more. You can view it by following this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DdEdTc3n8E
@moran_anto The Egyptian food is lovely 👍
First YouTube is up ! These will be basic and simple - I don't have the skill nor time to properly edit. Anyhow -… https://t.co/yudYl4LbHw
While I wait for my first YouTube video to upload while I'm stuck here in Abu Simbel, I'm back reading about… https://t.co/fheFuhmmR8
@cathalmccauley Friday/Saturday is the weekend here. Looks like they just need a day off!
Haha, as I'm always being told - this is Africa 🤣🤣 https://t.co/f6rzUgZOVW
@Thehenlady Exactly! A few jobs I need to do - I'll now get a head start 🤣
🤣🤣👍👍 https://t.co/8awNFTzOrv
Yep, confirmed to me that the border to Sudan is indeed closed on a Friday. Disappointed in myself for not planning… https://t.co/t9c7UH7FbR
Turns out the border to Sudan is closed on a Friday. My plan to take a day off has kinda backfired- I now could be… https://t.co/KCOuBRYYTi
Id take the wind and rain of Ireland any day over cycling in the desert! #ardorothar https://t.co/MP7Tqq70sB
Supporters
42Tomás O Cruadhlaoich
Jerry Quinlan
Keep Her Lit Tomás !
David M Spillane
Micheal Kissane
Mighty stuff Tomas, keep pedaling and stay safe!
James McGuire
Joanne Ni Shuilleabhain
Go n-eirí leat Tomas. Have an amazing adventure.
Supporters
Tomás O Cruadhlaoich
Jerry Quinlan
Keep Her Lit Tomás !
David M Spillane
Micheal Kissane
Mighty stuff Tomas, keep pedaling and stay safe!
James McGuire
Joanne Ni Shuilleabhain
Go n-eirí leat Tomas. Have an amazing adventure.
Lynda Latus
Fantastic fundraiser for a fantastic cause. Good luck !!
Darcy
Best wishes to you .. amazing stuff 🚴♀️🚴♀️
Anonymous
Roisin O Connor
The very best of luck Tomas! Very proud of you, I’ll see you when you get back.
Aisling McCarthy
Best of luck Tomás!!
Anonymous
Will enjoy your Tour, really all good luck, god will guide you...love African countries!!!
Eamonn burke
Margaret Ellen Ferriter Campbell
Keith O Donnell
Best of luck Tomas. Amazing undertaking which I've no doubt u will excel
Aidan hobbert
Best Of Luck, Tomás!!
Shane
Best of luck and stay safe.
Niall Browne
Good luck and be safe
Celine Roche
Donnacha Clifford
Best of Luck on your epic adventure Tomás. We will all be following your progress closely.
Nicola & Madeleine
Well done!! Met you at the Dingle food festival and took a card. This is our donation and we'll be following you! Best of luck!
Jamie
Best of luck!
Ellen & Bob from Beal Ban House, Ballyferriter
Good luck, we will follow you on Twitter!
Michael o Callaghan
Good luck on your Africa expedition, don't know how you will keep us updated without wifi on your travels but I'm sure you will find a way , all the best 👏💪👍
John Clancy
Best of luck with your adventure
John Forde
You are definitely mad Tomás but the very best of luck and stay safe
Diarmaid Coffey
Follow you on Twitter agus chuala mé tú ar an Saol ó Dheas. Treise leat!
Pat and Carole Griffin
Ger Cronin
wishing you the best of luck with your fab challange. Grettings from good old Germany. Ger
Stephani Hunt
Good luck!
POSG
Ward family
Best of luck Tomas. Great cause.
Nell
Paroiste an Fheirtearaigh abu!
Jim and Colette Barker
Great cause and a wonderful experience!! Love Africa, a very special place, enjoy!!
Killarney Ras Team
Thanks got your help during the Ras and all the best for your Africa cycle from the whole team.
Anonymous
Brian Sheehan
Best of luck Tom. A mammoth task, but no better man.
Graeme Matthew
All the best on your amazing adventure for an excellent cause, watch out for the beasties.
Moya McKeon
@motorcycleMTNS
Good luck!
CHRISTOPHER BYRNE
Tom O'Driscoll
Best of luck Tomas