The world at 15mph
So, aged 36, an ex career girl plans an adventure. With trepidation at stepping out of the rat race this site documents not only a bike ride around the world but a personal journey and reflection on people, priorities and whatever comes to mind.
2012 will be the ride of my life. Having signed up for a supported world cycle trip – now cancelled – a mission has begun. Routes, flights and even a companion all need to be sought…… bring on the adventure!
So, it’s time to start planning and see what happens next…… tips, comments and encouragement would be much appreciated.
30 THOUGHTS ON “THE WORLD AT 15MPH”
Hi Naomi, really good chatting to you tonight at the triodos launch; looking at my desk and list of “To Do’s” really envious of your plans – kind of wished I’d taken some time out before setting up this venture – in too deep now! . Sounds like a great adventure – go for it I wish you well.
Julian
thanks julian. no doubt see you around edinburgh….
Hi Naomi – Sally sent me the link to your blog as she thought I would like to read about your trip… Sounds like a brilliant adventure, and if I wasnt off sailing round the world then would love to sign up to travel with you… Hope you have a great time and I will look forward to reading about your adventures! Lucy
A few friends have remarked that I should get a pedlo for the water sections…. I think i’ll stick to G and T style sailing however… when does your trip start? Pretty cool too eh?
This is awsome Nao, let me know the detailed itinerary and I’ll see if I can join you for a few days.
Preferably in a warm country with a strong reputation for good red wine!
cool… look up tour d’afrique…. you can sign up for stages of that trip…. maybe the end in south africa would meet the red wine requirements!! pacific coast highway if you prefer californian… my experience of wine in india is very very bad indeed!
Well done Nao – I sense a Cranfield personal development slot coming up soon!
a year away from deadlines…. well, other than plane times, target destinations etc etc…. it’s quite a feat in operational management too!
Hey Nao, looking forward to keeping up with your adventures! Go girl! Sx
Dear God Daughter -What on earth/heaven possessed you to do this then??? Knowing you, you will have a great time – take plenty of vaseline and padding for the sensitive areas!!
Stay safe – dond’t forget to phone home.
Can’t wait to hear all the latest plans and adventures – sure will be the ride of your life!! xxx
I hope we see you before you go x
you will! i have loads to sort in bristol before then and def want to see my pals!! plan is to head off end of july……
You are incredible Naomi. Well done on getting this together and being such an inspiration. I can’t wait to read what happens next x
Naomi, am so envious, you will have the most amazing adventure and you have the true black country spirit /grit going for you. Take care and be safe on your travels. God speed. hehehehehhe
i’s gunna be bostin’
Wow! Good luck from the Sustainable Transport Team at Scottish Gov. And from me, of course!
Kx
Looks good Naomi, hoping to be the companion !!
Guess we’ll find out after 17th March
roll on the blog about revealing the companion… hopefully that will be the 19th march!! you could be a guest blogger!!
“The freewheelin’ naomi johnson” i like that.
Hi Naomi,
Best of luck with your venture – have you ever read Josie Dew’s books ‘The Wind in My Wheels’ and ‘Travels in a Strange State’ (eight months travelling around the US by bike). Might be worth a read anyway? Have fun – I look forward to keeping up with your writings.
hey sigi – cheers… i don’t have travels in s atrange state but do have wind in my wheels…. just finished reading alastair humphreys first book…. also a great read – makes a girl even more excited about her trip!
will catch you for training next week Nomesie
crossing fingers for no snow!!
hey you … if only I could come with you ;o))
enjoy every mile of this trip … what a wonderful adventure …
Some obstacles just make winners more determined than ever to succeed! I look forward to following your adventure Red… wish you the time of your life!
as long as obstacles don’t mean on going punctures once the trip actually starts!!
Good luck- so impressed with what you’re doing!
Wow Naomi, you are going to have the most amazing experience, perhaps you could go round twice, you may never want to come back. Keep me posted, I’m supporting you all the way. X
thanks sara…. not sure i’ll be doing it twice!!