Another demanding but rewarding day on the Camino del Norte.

Thoughts on going the extra mile (literally).

A long day of climbing and descending, with a flat tire and a hostel stay to remind me of the highs and lows of this journey.

My final day in France, a mix of fatigue and anticipation as I cross into Spain.

Back on the road, the Atlantic coast finally comes into view.

After three days off the bike, it was time to return to the road and reflect on the journey so far.

An early start and a grueling climb set the tone for the final push to Bordeaux.

What was supposed to be a relatively straightforward ride turned into one of the most stressful days of the journey after a mechanical issue I’d been worrying about for weeks finally caught up with me.

An early start before sunrise helped me stay ahead of a brutal 40°C heatwave, but I was also chased by a group of dogs.

Another hot day on the road took me south through the Loire Valley, where beautiful scenery was balanced by the challenge of cycling in extreme heat.

After saying goodbye to Irene in Paris, it was time to begin the next chapter of the journey alone as I rode south towards Orléans.

After nearly two weeks of riding every day, an unexpected rest day in Paris was exactly what I needed. It gave us a chance to recover, explore the city at a slower pace, and enjoy a few of the simple comforts that are easy to miss while being on the road.

After weeks of cycling across Europe, every destination has in one way or another felt like a milestone, but few compare to rolling into Paris.

99 km of headwinds and a ride through WW1 history.

Day 33 took us 121 km from Bruges to Lille, through industrial edges and into the lively heart of a French city.

Our final ride through the Netherlands, a cool and cloudy 68 km to Bruges, Belgium, where fries and waffles awaited

Day 31 brought us from Gouda to Kamperland, 110 km of farmyard wake-ups, industrial Rotterdam, and a spectacular ride across the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier.

A stormy night gave way to a cooler ride through small towns and Utrecht before camping near cows and feuding ducks at a farm in Gouda.

A 98km ride through the Dutch countryside, battling heat and fatigue, an ostrich-donkey-deer trio, and a stop in Zwolle.

A brutal 118km ride under a relentless heatwave, featuring a Britney Spears singalong, a canal side grind, and a late lunch revival before rolling into Emmen.