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Hello wonderful people,
I quit my job to cycle from Pamplona (Spain) to Phuket (Thailand) and raise funds to support children’s education in an Orphanage in West Bengal, India.
ABOUT ME & THE RIDE
I’m Paul. For years, I had this idea of cycling across continents — something that quietly stayed in the back of my mind until last October, I finally decided to quit my job and give it a shot.
I call this journey THE LONG HAUL EAST — about 15,000 kms ride across Europe, Anatolia, Georgia, Central Asia, parts of China, and Southeast Asia.
It hasn’t been a smooth road getting here. A serious bout of sciatica earlier this year delayed my preparation, and with the uncertainties around the West Asia situation, there were plenty of reasons to postpone.
But some journeys don’t wait for perfect conditions.
So I’m going ahead.
This ride is about adventure, pushing limits, and figuring things out along the way — but I also want it to stand for something beyond just me.
THE MISSION
Alongside the ride, I’m raising funds for Kamakhya Balok Ashram (Badu, West Bengal, India) — an orphanage that provides shelter, education, and care to children who truly need it.
I’ve spent time here and seen firsthand the impact even small support can have.
ABOUT KAMAKHYA BALAK ASHRAM
Founded in 1989 in Badu, West Bengal, Kamakhya Balok Ashram began with just 7 children and now supports around 55 boys and girls.
I’ve personally visited the ashram and spent time with the team and the children. While their work is deeply committed, one key challenge stood out — access to quality education and support beyond 10th grade. This is where I hope to help.
For these children, the ashram is more than a home — it’s their chance at a better future.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The idea is simple:
$1 for every kilometer I pedal
That means:
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
100% of the funds raised will go towards education (school fees, books, Computers)
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
I’ll be sharing regular updates from the road — the good, the tough, and everything in between in my website and Meta.
Thanks,
Paul
I quit my job to cycle from Pamplona (Spain) to Phuket (Thailand) and raise funds to support children’s education in an Orphanage in West Bengal, India.
ABOUT ME & THE RIDE
I’m Paul. For years, I had this idea of cycling across continents — something that quietly stayed in the back of my mind until last October, I finally decided to quit my job and give it a shot.
I call this journey THE LONG HAUL EAST — about 15,000 kms ride across Europe, Anatolia, Georgia, Central Asia, parts of China, and Southeast Asia.
It hasn’t been a smooth road getting here. A serious bout of sciatica earlier this year delayed my preparation, and with the uncertainties around the West Asia situation, there were plenty of reasons to postpone.
But some journeys don’t wait for perfect conditions.
So I’m going ahead.
This ride is about adventure, pushing limits, and figuring things out along the way — but I also want it to stand for something beyond just me.
THE MISSION
Alongside the ride, I’m raising funds for Kamakhya Balok Ashram (Badu, West Bengal, India) — an orphanage that provides shelter, education, and care to children who truly need it.
I’ve spent time here and seen firsthand the impact even small support can have.
ABOUT KAMAKHYA BALAK ASHRAM
Founded in 1989 in Badu, West Bengal, Kamakhya Balok Ashram began with just 7 children and now supports around 55 boys and girls.
I’ve personally visited the ashram and spent time with the team and the children. While their work is deeply committed, one key challenge stood out — access to quality education and support beyond 10th grade. This is where I hope to help.
For these children, the ashram is more than a home — it’s their chance at a better future.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The idea is simple:
$1 for every kilometer I pedal
That means:
- 10 km = $10
- 100 km = $100
- Or any amount you’d like to contribute
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
100% of the funds raised will go towards education (school fees, books, Computers)
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
I’ll be sharing regular updates from the road — the good, the tough, and everything in between in my website and Meta.
Thanks,
Paul
