by Liz Miles : 29. Ascent : 2,088’. Running total : 29 miles. We woke at 6.30, the sea like a millpond through our cabin window, and watched the sun rise over the horizon. Breakfast in the ferry restaurant was an interesting medley of fruit, yogurt, croissant and eggs, and we watched a tiny bird…

by Philip Day’s mileage : 51 After many months of planning and preparation, and a few days sorting out minor things like buying our bikes, today was the day. The day of starting our expedition, of realising Liz’s dream, and of finally starting to ride from border to border. We began by cycling from our…