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Back to Episodes#253 Fergal Guihen (Rossie_to_Aussie): Cycling 23000km from Roscommon to Australia
Description
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast we are joined by Fergal Guihen (@Rossie_to_Aussie on Instagram), who is 11 months into a 23,000-kilometre cycling journey from Roscommon to the Sydney Opera House, Australia, raising over €50,000 so far for Northwest Stop Suicide Prevention and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. From overcoming a torn ACL 6 months before taking off to pedalling through the Alps, sandstorms, desert heat and the Tibetan Plateau with temperatures reaching as low as minus 22 degrees! Fergal shares captivating stories of endurance, cultural encounters, bike mishaps and acts of kindness.
13:34 Meet Fergal Guihen
15:17 From GAA to Endurance Sports
18:46 The Turning Point: Injury and Determination
23:50 Setting Off: The First Steps of the Journey
27:42 Survival and Equipment Essentials
31:41 Cultural Experiences and Unexpected Kindness
42:17 Navigating Borders and Facing Fears
44:32 A Harrowing Encounter in Iran
48:01 Experiences in Afghanistan
39:21 Family Concerns and Support
50:58 Mental and Physical Challenges
56:59 Coping with Loss and Continuing the Journey
58:45 The Toughest Leg: China
64:16 Planning the Route to Australia
You can follow Fergal's journey on his incredible Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/rossie_to_aussie/
As well as donate towards his charities:
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Rossie-to-Aussie
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