I had hoped to write a longer post here, but for now it will have to wait. This time tomorrow I´ll be in Tangier, Morocco. The Big Africa Cycle is finally leaving the conveniences of Europe for the adventures of Africa.
For the next two weeks I´m fortunate to have a good friend joining me on the road. For now here are some photos from the last week, one in which I clocked the longest daily distance of this trip so far (155km), the fastest speed (69km/hr), met an Englishman who has cycled over 160,000km, was attacked by macaques on Gibraltar, and have been warmly received at Sotogrande International School.


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Peter
way to go , I am looking forward to reading about your fantastic trip, for now I am the armchair adventurer but come June I too will be taking to the bike for my own epic world tour, I hope you have a great time, embrace the now , live the moment and keep it real.
aloha
Aaron Lisco
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Peter Reply:
November 25th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Thanks and good look for planning your upcoming 2-wheeled adventure.
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Hi Peter,
Welcome to Africa,we are excited about your trip via our Country Uganda.
Have a safe trip on your way south and remember adversity causes some men to break;but for others to break records
Angela
Coordinator Leone Cycle 4 Africa
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Your first adventure caught me in a world I thought long gone, I truely thought it was wonderful. This one is also shaping up to be just as riveting (and raising money for charity). I wish you a safe but thrilling time on your journey.
Thanks Jas
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Peter Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Thanks for the positive comments. Hope you enjoy reading and following this adventure. Still a long way to go
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Hello Peter,
Mauritania visa (transit or otherwise) no longer issued at border. Must be procured in advance at Rabat embassy.
The date of issue seems to be when the visa will begin; not the date when you actually enter Mauritania. Thus a 30 day visa will give you 30 days to get from Rabat to Nouakchott, where I think you can have it extended. Or try to get Rabat to advance date the visa.
Kind regards,
D S
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Peter Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Thanks for this information. I’ll be heading up to Rabat in a few weeks to sort out the visa. See you on the road maybe
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Hola, live the dream my man! Check out Sidi Ifni if you get close…your lonely planet will tell you why! Cheers
Eric ( Earthship Crew Mertola )
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Good luck in Africa – the real adventure starts! Say hello to Tim! Back in Norway I have welcomed studded tires for my bike…
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