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@pdlouche
Yea, interrail is a 'great' experience. I came back with a lot of memories from going it alone in October 2009, with a small backpack and a bivvy bag. Can't say I had the same level of fun when I went with a girlfriend in summer 2012. Not her fault I had to go to hospital, nor that some of the trip turned shit. But hey, sequels, eh?
So cycling should be very different.
The route is slowly coming along. It seems daft to do such a big thing and not try raise money for charity. But then, maybe that's the done thing to. I am planning to ask for some corporate sponsorship of some kind, sell my kit real estate for a local business or two, if any are interested.
As for charity, it will be either Ehler's Danlos, or Nuffield Orthopaedic; mum's trips to Nuffield must be at least every year, so it would be a worthy cause close to home. All to be confirmed though. Not sure how to go about charity vs running cost sponsorship (if any).
Route update:
The old man will accompany me from:
Swindon - Portsmouth/Southampton
Le Havre - Evreux
Evreux - Paris
(rest / dad goes back to UK)
Paris -> South France
South East France -> East (via Italy? Switzerland? Alps??) Europe
Or France - Germany