We are Kat and Steve Turner. On 24th April 2012 we are flying one way to Christchurch, New Zealand, to begin our journey home to London on Hooch, our trusty (we hope!) tandem. In doing this, we expect to cover more than 30,000km and explore the 30 or so countries we will pass through on our way back. Why, we hear you cry! Well, we still can’t quite explain why we are doing this – but we will have 18 months to work that out. After reading copious books and blogs, we believe this trip is certainly possible in theory, however, we are aware (as friends have pointed out) that it is a long ol’ way. Please join us on our journey as we pedal out into the world and see what happens.
- Find out a bit more about us.
- Follow our ups and downs on our blog, from a his and her perspective.
- See our planned route and where we actually end up going (navigation is one of our weaker points)
- keep up-to-date through Facebook
- A charity we think really makes a difference
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Hi Steve and kat, really enjoyed following your progress. Sorry about the dreadful weather you have experienced as you cycle into my home town, Invercargill. Was a student in Dunedin for 3 years as well. (Don’t know if you ever saw the film, ”The World’s Fastest Indian,” starring Anthony Hopkins which is a true story about a man called burt Munroe who broke the world record for land speed. He is from Invercargill and Anthony Hopkins did very well with the accent.
You sound amazingly brave but the photos look as if it’s all worth while. The colours look spectacular and as you say you certainly see a lot on a bike that you wouldn’t see from a car.
I have a cousin in kaikoura and I’m sure you could stay with her. Jenny and Stan would know her address.
Did you manage to get to Stewart Island? It’s well worth a visit if you can.
Anyway take care
Betty-Annxxx
Hey Guys!
Im sarah from chch south intermediate.
Im just woundering where you guys are up to?
and how you guys are going?? I would really love to know!
Injoy your adventure.
-Sarah
Happy Birthday Steve,bet you wish you had some Turners Best. Uncle Robin
Hi Kat and Steve,
Enjoyed having you both stay and listning to the adventures you,ve had to date.
Enjoy New Zealand and good luck with your World record attempt.
Colin
Thanks Colin – Hope we can help put Featherston on the map!
You two are such an inspiration – what highs and lows you’ve already experienced! We’re so proud of you both. Big hugs, Mum and Dad xx
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19160562
Hey guys, hope your both ok? Looks like your doing great . . keep up the good work and enjoy Australia.
I posted a video link above, check it out. Mount Tongariro erupted today after lying dormant for 115 years! Close call that one as it wasnt that along you were there.
Anyway, all the best and speak soon.
Ant
Dear Kat and Steve
A very belated thank you for all of your contributions to our wedding! The ginger beer was delicious. The caterers didn’t realise it was alcoholic and we suspect that a few kids may have got to sample some too! The bunting was hung proudly in the marquee entrance and looked amazing. Via Katie we got a lot of inspiration from your wedding so thank you for everything (have a look at the photos through her facebook page, there’s one with me with a flute of ginger beer!)
Hope you’re having an amazing trip. Are your bums sore yet?
Louise x
Hey Louise! Huge CONGRATULATIONS to you and Ben. We are so glad that you had the day you wanted – Katie said the sun came out for you and looking at the photos on facebook, it looks a blast. I think that ginger beer should have had a health warning on it! It’ll put hairs on the chest of those kids.
Once again, congratulations and when we are back I am sure Steve will brew some more killer ginger beer and we can share a glass (or two) to celebrate.
xxx
Yeah this is Rod the older one from Cadney Park Homestead in Sth Aust, we were the guys from Adelaide and Alice Springs that met you on the the day of Kat’s birthday, just checking in to see how far you are from Darwin and if your still pedalling. Are you on schedule.
All the best
Kind Regards
Rod Pursche
Hey you guys are doing a good Job, May the Good Lord Bless you, Expand your Territories and Increase your strength as you cycle… Blessed!
Just lining up a news item for rhe March edition of Cycling World. what a wonderful way to get home. Really enjoyed taking a look at your progress. Hope things are going really well. Remember the his and hers perspectives when my wife and I first tandemmed!
Very best wishes to you both.
Wonderful photos of Christmas together in Malaysia – you all looked so happy together!
And now Thailand – great blog – keep it up – you’re both doing so well, especially when coping with food poisoning.
No photo of the 2-metre snake Steve?
Love and hugs to you both.
Mum and Dad xx
Hi Mr Turner SOUTH PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL MISSES YOU !!!!! hurry and come back.
All love and miss you and think you are amazing and inspiring and so proud too.
Cherie and Col xxxxxxxxxx
Hi couple
Do you have to work tomorrow to earn for living? Is life a trip or a day of working hard?
Hope you are having a great time
isnt it amazing that you are travelling around a variety of countries