Hull dad Josh Richardson, 35, is taking on an epic challenge to ride around the entire coastline of mainland Britain, aiming to cover over 5,000 miles.
Setting off from Withernsea Pier on his KTM 1290 Super Duke GT on September 5, Josh plans to navigate the perimeters of England, Wales, and Scotland, with a goal to return to Yorkshire by September 19.
Now nine days into his adventure, the production technician has been riding for up to nine hours daily. He's embarked on this journey to support Andy's Man Club, a suicide prevention charity.
Throughout his travels, Josh has encountered generosity from strangers who have learned about his mission online, offering him places to stay.
The father of two shared: "People are finding me on Facebook and are giving me the option of an hotel or Airbnb. The fuel, food and accommodation - it's all covered now. It has been provided by other people who have offered to lend a hand."
"People messaged me on Facebook and wanted to meet me, to ride with me and have a drink with. A group of 10 lads met me in the Isle of Wight in the rain, just so they could ride with me. That is what this challenge is all about."
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Carrying all his essentials, Josh makes regular stops to wash his clothes, carrying four days' worth of attire, camping gear, a laptop, spare parts, tools, drones, and cameras.
Josh has raised £36,270 so far, exceeding his initial £5,000 target. You can make a donation here.
The route is as follows:
- Night 1 - Great Yarmouth/Lowestoft, Norfolk.
- Night 2 - Folkestone, Kent.
- Night 3 - Southampton, Hampshire.
- Night 4 - Bridport, Dorset.
- Night 5 - St Austell, Cornwall.
- Night 6 - Hartland, Devon.
- Night 7 - Penally, Pembrokeshire.
- Night 8 - Anglesey, Wales.
- Night 9 - Whitehaven, Cumbria.
- Night 10 - Greenock, Renfrewshire.
- Night 11 - Loch Maree, Highlands.
- Night 12 - Inverness, Highlands.
- Night 13 - Edinburgh.
- Night 14 - Whitby, North Yorkshire.
- Night 15 - Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire.
