Adam Hugill is best known for his 20,000 km around the world cycling adventure, but before he set off on what turned out to be a life-changing adventure, Adan was serving in Afghanistan with the UK military.

On the show, Adam discusses how he knew he wanted to serve in the Army from a very early age. He shares a little about his time in Afghanistan and how a book by Alastair Humphreys, Around The World By Bike, inspired him to replace ten years of military adventures with some cycling adventures. While it ended up being a solo trip, the first half of his journey was undertaken with his then-wife Lucile.

Adam shares stories about his trip and discusses the differences between cycling with a partner and riding solo, the complications of trying to film a marathon cycling trip, and the pressure of maintaining a YouTube channel. He also shares his memories of being in New Orleans after 18 months of cycling and finally recognising it is time to head home.

Adam explains how he arrived home in Beverley in the pouring rain to discover that it was election day and Boris Johnson was set to become Prime Minister. It was probably an omen of things to come.

Although Adam returned to the UK with a job lined up, he discusses the difficulties he encountered trying to assimilate back into a life more ordinary. He also talks about recognising that he was drinking a little more than was good for him and shocking his friends when he revealed that he was going to give up drinking.

Six years after his big adventure, Adam talks of finding happiness and contentment in Bournemouth and explains that he has found the balance he had been unconsciously searching for.

He recently completed a mini tour of Southern California and, with a passion for swimming, has joined a sea swimming club and really could not be happier.

For anyone interested in cycling, adventure, purpose and purposeful living, Something with Adam Hugill is for you.

Use the link to view his YouTube channel.

Adam will be speaking at the 2024 Cycling Touring Festival (3-5 May). Use the link to learn more about the festival.

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