The Dunwich Dynamo, the dun run, the French might call it ‘the beautiful madness’. Whatever you call it, the dun-run is a whole lot of adventure packed in to a single night.
I’ve taken part in this iconic event three times; 2011, 2013 and 2014. In this article I’m sharing the account of each ride. My hope is that these short stories will inspire you to take part in the next Dun Run in 2021.
Way back in 2011, Adrian and I cycled 20 countries in 100 days for Re-Cycle, the bikes to Africa charity. Our bicycle journey helped raise funds to send a container of bikes to Africa and highlighted the great work that this wonderful bike charity does to empower lives in Africa.
In late 2012, Adrian had the pleasure of visiting the inspirational tea-fuelled powerhouse that is Re-Cycle HQ over in Colchester, UK. He spent the day learning how to donate a bike to charity and how you can too. What a day it was.
Read all about our Charity Bike Ride for armchair inspiration!
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 15 of 15Route: Zagreb to LjubljanaPublished: 8 March 2012 Slovenia by Bike: the final stage of our European bike ride cycling from Zagrab to Llubljana along the Sava River Our final week on the road we cross Slovenia by Bike to celebrate with friends in Llubljana. Slovenia by … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 12 of 15Route: The Albanian Alps, Valbona and Komani LakePublished: 18 October 2011 Albania by bike: Join our charity bike ride as we cycle through the Albanian Alps to Valbona and take a boat across the Komani Lake This week we’re cycling in the Albanian Alps to Valnona … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 10 of 15Route: Strymon Valley, Thassos and the Kerkini MountainsPublished: 4 October 2011 Eastward and Down: Join us as we loop Greece by Bike at the furthest point of our European Bicycle Adventure Week 10, and we’ve arrived in Greece by Bike. This week, we make a loop … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 8 of 15Route: Fruška Gora towards ZaječarPublished: 20 September 2011 Follow our journey as we cross Serbia by Bike through the Fruska Gora National Park onwards to Zajecar It’s week seven of our charity challenge and we’re cycling the Fruska Gora National Park towards Zajecar as we cross … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 6 of 15Route: Linz to Vienna and BratislavaPublished: 4 September 2011 This week we’re cycling the EuroVelo 6, better known as the Danube Cycle Path. Follow our bike ride from Linz to Vienna and Beyond Join us in week six as we cycle the Danube Cycle Path from … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 4 of 15Route: Across the Alps, via LiechtensteinPublished: 20 August 2011 Follow our journey into Austria by bike as we attempt the mighty Alps, as we cycle across Liechtenstein and onwards to Munich It’s week four of our charity bike ride across Europe. In this instalment, we’ll traverse … Read more
Journey: Europe by Bike 2011 · Part 2 of 15Route: Belgium and into LuxembourgPublished: 8 August 2011 Belgium by bike: week two of our charity cycling challenge around Europe. Join us as we cycle across Belgium and into Luxembourg Our second instalment from the road, Adrian shares our journey across Belgium by bike and into … Read more