Begin Again: Complete
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North Cape to Cape Town by bicycle. 14,272 miles, 307 days, 24 countries. On 26 May 2026, I rolled into Cape Town, South Africa, 307 days after turning south from North Cape, Norway, the northern tip of Europe. Where Climate Zero looked outward at climate change, Begin Again turned inward, to the simple practice of noticing when my attention wandered and returning to the present moment, again and again. Over 24 countries of heat, headwinds, border crossings and unanticipated challenges, the road offered no shortage of chances to begin again.
Begin Again is documented in 210 video journals, 132 cinematic films and a growing collection of radio interviews on my YouTube channel. For more of the story, maps and photos, visit the Begin Again page on this website. And every detail of the journey, from the perspective of my GPS, is publicly available in this RideWithGPS collection. |
Begin Again, complete route. One color per day.
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What's Next: Belfast to Boston
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Departing spring 2027. Belfast to Boston is the third and last part of a goal I set in 2023, when I started Climate Zero: to ride the world in three transects. It starts in Belfast, Northern Ireland and carries me east across Europe, Asia and Australia, then from Anchorage, Alaska across Canada to Boston, not far from where I grew up. I'm now looking for sponsors. If you'd like to be part of the journey, please reach out to [email protected]. Donations can also be made to my Ride the World GoFundMe page or directly to André Breton Cycling using these Paypal or Venmo options.
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Public Support: Paypal and Venmo
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A secure and meaningful way to help support my long-distance bicycle expeditions—and the countless hours I invest documenting those experiences—is by making a one-time or recurring donation through the Paypal or Venmo links or QR codes provided here.
These journeys span thousands of miles and require not only physical endurance, but a deep commitment to sharing the story as it unfolds: capturing moments on the road, editing videos and images, and writing reflections that I publish Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Your support directly fuels both the travel itself and the creative effort that brings others along for the ride. |
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André Breton Cycling: Adventure with Purpose
My cycling journeys are more than just a chronicle of travels; they are testaments to the transformative power of adventure intertwined with a commitment to sustainability and self-discovery. Through my global cycling expeditions, I aim to embody the spirit of exploration and the responsibility to leave the world better than I found it. My hope is that these journeys serve as inspiring narratives of courage, endurance, and environmental advocacy.
At the heart of my journeys is the philosophy of cycling as a medium for connection—connection with the planet, with communities, and with myself. My flagship project, Climate Zero, exemplifies this ethos. Spanning from 54° North in Cartwright, Labrador, to 54° South in Ushuaia, Argentina, the expedition was not just a physical challenge but also a mission of ecological stewardship. By planting 5,000 trees in Costa Rica to offset the carbon footprint of the first 52 years of my life, I proved that adventure can coexist with environmental consciousness.
Other endeavors, such as Europa 360 and Connecting My Grandfathers, highlight my dedication to storytelling through exploration. These journeys are rich with cultural engagement and personal reflection, resonating deeply with those who dream of venturing beyond their comfort zones. My expeditions are not about conquering terrain but about discovering the stories embedded in the landscapes and the people who inhabit them.
Beyond the adventures, my cycling platform offers services that extend my philosophy to others. As a Lifestyle Coach, Adventure Guide, and Mentor, I share my knowledge and experiences to empower individuals to pursue their own paths of growth and fulfillment. My guidance is rooted in the belief that the lessons learned on the road—resilience, adaptability, and mindfulness—are invaluable in everyday life.
My digital presence amplifies my impact, bringing my journeys to a global audience. Through social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, I share vivid travelogues, practical tips, and motivational insights. My storytelling invites followers to not only witness my adventures but also to find inspiration to embark on their own.
Each of my cycling journeys serves as a beacon for those who seek meaning through motion. They capture the essence of living purposefully, balancing the thrill of adventure with a deep respect for the environment. My story reminds us that every journey, no matter how grand or humble, holds the potential to create positive change—both in the world and within ourselves.
At the heart of my journeys is the philosophy of cycling as a medium for connection—connection with the planet, with communities, and with myself. My flagship project, Climate Zero, exemplifies this ethos. Spanning from 54° North in Cartwright, Labrador, to 54° South in Ushuaia, Argentina, the expedition was not just a physical challenge but also a mission of ecological stewardship. By planting 5,000 trees in Costa Rica to offset the carbon footprint of the first 52 years of my life, I proved that adventure can coexist with environmental consciousness.
Other endeavors, such as Europa 360 and Connecting My Grandfathers, highlight my dedication to storytelling through exploration. These journeys are rich with cultural engagement and personal reflection, resonating deeply with those who dream of venturing beyond their comfort zones. My expeditions are not about conquering terrain but about discovering the stories embedded in the landscapes and the people who inhabit them.
Beyond the adventures, my cycling platform offers services that extend my philosophy to others. As a Lifestyle Coach, Adventure Guide, and Mentor, I share my knowledge and experiences to empower individuals to pursue their own paths of growth and fulfillment. My guidance is rooted in the belief that the lessons learned on the road—resilience, adaptability, and mindfulness—are invaluable in everyday life.
My digital presence amplifies my impact, bringing my journeys to a global audience. Through social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, I share vivid travelogues, practical tips, and motivational insights. My storytelling invites followers to not only witness my adventures but also to find inspiration to embark on their own.
Each of my cycling journeys serves as a beacon for those who seek meaning through motion. They capture the essence of living purposefully, balancing the thrill of adventure with a deep respect for the environment. My story reminds us that every journey, no matter how grand or humble, holds the potential to create positive change—both in the world and within ourselves.
Social Media Channels
A rich past and an accumulating here-and-now await anyone that hasn't visited me on my Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube social media channels. Here you'll find, e.g., many maps, images, and video journal updates posted during my bicycle adventures.
Touring by Boot, Boat, Motorcycle, and Bicycle: a brief history
Depending on the threshold of how a person might define a "tour", by a minimum number of days, etc, one could make the argument that I began touring as a youngster, with or without shoes, and primarily in the forests and wetlands that were in walking or cycling distance from my childhood home in Franklin, Massachusetts. My childhood tours, expressed from as far back as I can recall, roughly age six years old until adolescents, may have been short but they were frequent and rich with the satisfaction a person feels when they've stepped outside of their comfort zone, towards a wanderlust, in my case, that seemed then and now to be my primary mover. Click here for many more details about my touring history.
Travelogues
My journeys by bicycle are often recorded, here on my webpage, in detailed travelogues including images and maps such as this one from 2019, a 4400 mile, 63-day adventure from Duncansby Head, Scotland to Istanbul, Turkey by bicycle. Each of these tours were motivated, assembled, and completed based, in part, on inspiration from my previous touring experiences by boot, boat, and motorcycle. The spirit of those earlier journeys, by alternative means, is in plain view, as a watermark, behind my most recent travel stories and experiences. And since those early days, I've added much more to my sources of inspiration including adventures by bicycle written about by the late Dervla Murphy.
Somewhere between the ether and consciousness, doing the work on an epic journey, Climate Zero, 54° north to 54° south, a complete transect of North, Central, and South America by bicycle to bring awareness to the threat of climate change and demonstrate that all of us can make a difference and even zero-out our lifetime carbon contributions to the atmosphere.