Route Map

People have been asking which route we took. Here is a map which shows our overnight stops. 

Goodbye Italy

Etna, one of the world's largest active volcanoes at 3300 meters high, as we take off from Catania.

Bikes wrapped in plastic

It's all over. Heading home...

The Canana Nabana Bar

We found a dusty old track and to our great fortune we stumbled upon a wonderful bar serving ice cold beer right at the point we were aiming for, where the Ionian and Mediterranean Seas meet. We could go no further

2km to go

After peddling nearly 2000km it was a very strange feeling to be cycling through masses of abandoned greenhouses, seeking out the southern tip of Italy. Again, it was over 35 degrees and we were further south than Tunis and a few hundred miles from Libya. A long way from the Alps 18 days earlier.

Day 17: Syracuse

Preparing for the cut throat while the team look on.

Day 17: Not so Scenic Sicily

A day of litter, grey skies, high humidity, mad driving, poor roads and oil refineries made for a tough ride. We cycled fast and got it done by 2pm. Now in Syracuse with a short ride to the finish tomorrow. We're all feeling emotionally quite drained although physically in good shape.

1100 miles completed!

The end is in sight. Beautiful views as we head south.

Day 16: Sicily: The Sea's on our left for a change

Day 16: Magnum Classics for Lunch