About Jeremy Reed

I am a 59 year old married man with a very understanding wife.
Since sailing round the world in 2009/10  I have been seeking another major challenge.  In 2011 I decided to cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End. Since my bike and I lived in Newport Essex I  thought why not cycle up to John O’Groats and after completing the ride to Lands End why not cycle home – a Newport to Newport ride.  And so the c900 miles JOG to LE became a c2500mile round trip. Cycling alone and unsupported was a great way to see England Scotland and Wales. I met so many kind and interesting people on the way although cycling alone can be very lonely at times. It was this trip that gave me the idea to cycle further afield and explore other countries. I looked at cycling the Americas and cycling round the world and then thought why not cycle from where I live in Newport Essex to Newport Beach in Sydney Australia – another Newport to Newport adventure. I have relatives in Sydney who I have not seen for many years  so it would be an ideal goal.  In October 2012 the goal was decided and planning the route and logistics started to take shape. However in August 2013 my youngest daughter Cathryn decided to move from the UK to Melbourne Australia so I have now decided to add another c670miles to my ride and cycle down from Sydney to meet her in Melbourne.