Inspiration & Lifestyle

Creator Story: 30,000 Kilometers, A World Between Two People

04/10/2026

Some journeys are measured in distance.

Others are measured in what they leave behind.

For Josh and his Dad Gorge, this one is both.

At the end of March 2025, they set off from Norfolk, UK—not just to circle the globe, but to take on something that had never been attempted before: a father-and-son world cycling journey, spanning over 30,000 kilometers across 29 countries and 4 continents.

But this story didn’t begin at the starting line.

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Where It Really Began

Just a few years ago, they weren’t long-distance cyclists at all.

In 2021, they picked up cycling simply as a way to spend time together—to get outside, to share small adventures. That same year, they rode from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, crossing the length of the UK.

What started as something casual quickly became something more.

In 2022, they pushed further—cycling over 6,000 kilometers across the United States, a journey later captured in their film Cycling Across The USA With My Dad.

It was during that ride that something shifted.

The landscapes were unforgettable, but it wasn’t just the scenery that stayed with them. It was the people—the unexpected kindness of strangers, the openness of communities they passed through, the feeling that the world was bigger, and yet more connected, than they had imagined.

At the same time, it wasn’t always easy.

Long days, physical exhaustion, and the unpredictability of the road tested them—not just individually, but as father and son. There were moments of tension, moments of doubt.

But they came out of it stronger.

And that raised a new question:What would happen if we went even further?

Choosing to Go Bigger

The idea of cycling around the world didn’t come from ambition alone.

It came from curiosity.

From wanting to see more.

From wanting to understand how far that bond could stretch when tested over time, distance, and everything in between.

This next journey would be different.

Longer. Harder. More uncertain.

Thirty thousand kilometers.

Twenty-nine countries.

Four continents.

An elevation gain equal to climbing Mount Everest 22 times.

And all of it done the same way they started—together, carrying everything they need, moving forward one day at a time.

A Journey with Purpose

As the scale of the journey grew, so did its purpose.

If they were going to travel across the world, they wanted it to mean something beyond themselves.

That’s why they chose to support UNICEF—a global organization working to protect and support children in over 190 countries and territories.

Because while they ride through different parts of the world, they’re constantly reminded that not every child has the same opportunities, safety, or support.

Through this journey, they hope to contribute—raising funds to help provide essentials like:vaccinations, education, protection and care

It’s a way of connecting their personal challenge to something much larger.

A reminder that the road they’re on is part of a wider world.

Between the Miles

But even with that purpose, the heart of the journey remains something quieter.

It’s found in the time spent together.

In the shared rhythm of the road.

In conversations that only happen after hours of riding.

In the silence that no longer feels empty.

George has spoken about this as something he’s most curious about—not just where they’ll go, but how their relationship will evolve along the way.

Because a journey like this doesn’t just test endurance.

It reshapes connection.

Trying to Hold Onto What Matters

There’s one more challenge that runs alongside everything else:

How do you capture a journey that never stops moving?

Not just the big moments—but the small, fleeting ones that often matter more.

“When you're cycling 30,000 km around the world with your dad, you need a camera that keeps up, and the Akaso 360 does exactly that.”

Somewhere along the road, the approach becomes simpler.

Less about controlling the shot.

More about staying present in the moment.

Mounted quietly to the bike, the AKASO 360 becomes part of that process—recording without interruption, capturing not just what happens, but how it feels to be there.