StarsandSpokes

Two Royal Navy Officers cycling 5000km across the USA in 35 days 🚲🚲🇺🇲
Fundraising for military mental health ⚓

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@DollarCars All done 🙌 When would be best for a follow up call? 👍

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@Hertz Thanks Sam - DM'ing now 👍

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@SixtUSA Let's collab for our fundraising cycle across the USA in March 2023 for #militarymentalhealth - we need a support vehicle as we cycle 5000 KM from california to florida!🇺🇲🚴‍♂️ Let's make it a @SixtUSA @SixtUK SUV 🙌 Support the military, help us change lives for the better 💪🎖

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@alamocares Let's collab for our fundraising cycle across the USA in March 2023 for #militarymentalhealth - we need a support vehicle as we cycle 5000 KM from california to florida!🇺🇲🚴‍♂️ Let's make it an @alamocares @Alamo SUV 🙌 Support the military, help us change lives for the better 💪🎖

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@Avis Let's collab for our upcoming cycle across the USA in March 2023 for #militarymentalhealth - we need a support vehicle as we cycle 5000 KM FROM california to florida!🇺🇲🚴‍♂️ Let's make it an @Avis SUV 🙌 Support the military, help us change lives for the better 💪

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

👋It's been a while!👋Our focus in recent months has been Dan's recovery, we are now in a position to plan our reattempt - to take place in MARCH 2023!🎉More details to come shortly. In the meantime, check out Dan's blog👉https://t.co/MwKFCZyKLn @RNRMC @PeteReed @RestrapLTD

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@RogerReadwinUK Thanks Sir, we are hugely appreciative of the assistance and guidance we have received from the Embassy throughout - we are both back in the UK and well recovered. Time to start planning for 2023...! 🚲 #mentalresilience #madeintheroyalnavy ⚓️

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@Unwillwin @RNRMC @NAVYfit @RogerReadwinUK Thanks mate, you've been a mega supporter and we both hugely appreciate it!🙌 Will keep you posted on new dates, make your bro donate in the interim! 😂

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

🚨Exped Update🚨 With Dan picking up a heat injury on the ride, we've taken the correct decision press PAUSE on the exped 🚲 Dan can now ensure his body fully recovers, prior to returning stateside! 🇺🇲 Safety first! 🙌#mentalresilience @RNRMC @NAVYfit @RogerReadwinUK

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

Crossed most of the dunes, with the final 1000' climb to go. We're mid way through today's distance. Spectacular scenery, punishingly hot. We've got another 60 miles to run but we're well on track.

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

Today has started early; we're heading out at 0400 to beat the shortly rising sun. Overnight was a steady 35deg and strong wind, sleeping under the stars. We stayed near a services so we could fuel up straight away- a big day ahead of 120 miles across sand dunes and desert

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@ChinaFleet @RNRMC @RoyalNavy A long way from Saltash @ChinaFleet! Thanks for the support!

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

Day 1: tough with relentless climbing in the heat, but rewarded with an epic sunset as we coasted in to Ocotillo. Met some lovely people, drank a lot of #Gatorade & now off to sleep in the desert. 102 miles down, 2898 to go!
Tomorrow is one of our hardest legs- long, hot, empty.

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

The Pacific Ocean! Our starting point before we head east. Currently stopping for a refuel and chart check before starting some Californian hills.

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

It is ON!!! We're off! 5000 km to go! Thanks to all for the support getting us this far, trained, equipped and ready: @LockheedMartin @RestrapLTD @nopinz @NAVYfit @RNRMC @FirstSeaLord @CaptainRReadwin

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

🚨New blog out, 'Free Starbucks, welcome to America!' (2 minute read)🚨 Check it out here ➡️https://t.co/blxy0mHYZp 🙌 @NAVYfit @RNRMC

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

When an 8 yr old 'art attacks' your bike box, pre-flight! ❤️ 'Good luck Daddy, watch out for the crocodiles in Florida!' 🙌 #family #militarymentalhealth @RNRMC

[StarsandSpokes @StarsandSpokes]

@archer_rs Thank you so much for the support, our epic ride begins tomorrow - 5000 KM in 35 days across the USA! 🚲🚲🇺🇸 All funds go directly to @RNRMC #militarymentalhealth 🙌