Cycling the globe - a rite of passage

Hi, my name is Zsolt, from Transylvania, and I'm fundraising for an epic cycle touring journey around the world!

Ever since I was a wee lad, I had a dream: to cycle around the world for at least three or four years. Not just to see the sights and sounds of different cultures, but also to find myself and become a badass adventurer. I blame Japan for this. Back in 2008, I visited the land of the rising sun and got infected with the travel bug. It never left me, no matter how hard I tried to scratch it. For the past 18 years or so, I’ve been working as a carer for people with learning disabilities. I’ve lived and worked in various alternative communities that are nothing like the mainstream care system. I’ve seen it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. During the COVID years, when everyone was clapping for the “essential workers”, I was one of them. I worked in a small care home in the Southeast of Britain, looking after elderly ladies with learning disabilities. They were lovely, but the job was also quite demanding. I realized that I’ve been doing this for way too long, and I deserve a break. A long break. A very long break. So I decided to pack my bags and hop on my bike. I want to explore the world and see what it has to offer. Maybe I’ll find love, maybe I’ll find danger, maybe I’ll find myself. Who knows? All I know is that this is my trip of a lifetime, and I’m not going to miss it.

The funds I raise will be used to cover the costs of travel, equipment, accommodation, food, and emergencies along the way. My goal is to cycle across six continents and 50 countries in two years and to share my experiences and insights with you. Please help me make my dream come true by donating whatever you can. Every dollar, pound or euro counts and every mile matters. Thank you for your support and generosity!