With the two clubs situated in opposite corners of the country, the game represents the longest away trip in the history of English professional football, with the travelling Truro fans facing a gruelling 902-mile round trip from their homes in southern Cornwall all the way up to Gateshead in the northeast, on the other side of the River Tyne from Newcastle.
When I wheeled my bike off the ferry at Roscoff, northwest France, in the summer of 2024, the furthest I had ever ridden was the 99-mile Devon Coast to Coast route over two days. And yet here I was, about to embark on an epic journey, unsupported, towing a trailer with two wooden surfboards, a tent and wetsuits strapped to it.
It is a joy to play football and a big joy to score a goal, which I dedicate to my son and my wife. I feel pride for my country and also for my teammates, who did a big job to win this game.
Three years ago, I set off on an 800-mile road trip between Montreal and Toronto (and back again) in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. The goal? To probe the pain points of using a battery-powered electric vehicle for long-distance travel along one of the busiest routes in Canada. Although the end result was a success, that victory was qualified by an indictment of Toronto's EV charging options (pretty painful across the board) and my own lack of initial planning (inexcusable, to tell you the truth).
Electrom's upgraded slim e-bike features a unique velomobile design that includes a movable top, spacious locker, and a robust cowling for weather protection and improved aerodynamics.