Abbie Barnes - #AbbieBikesBritain - A 55 day expedition cycling 2,000 miles from John O Groats to Lands End, via each of the UK's 15 National Parks and walking their highest peaks.

<div> <div>In late summer 2021 Abbie Barnes cycled from Dunnet Head and John O Groats to The Lizard Point and Lands End, via each of the UK's 15 National Parks and their highest peaks.</div> <div> </div> <div>This epic 55 day expedition saw Abbie and her partner Anna (who drove the support van) travel over 2,000 miles and battle mental ill health, chronic pain, and a number of unanticipated life-challenges along the way. Yet the duo completed this life-changing venture and now have a 3-part film series on YouTube following the highs and lows of their journey. </div> <div> </div> <div>We first spoke with Abbie Aug 26, 2021 - <a href= "https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/barnes" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Founder and director of Spend More Time In The WILD, an organisation that seeks to inspire and empower individuals to get outside.</a></div> <div> </div> <div>New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out. </div> <div> </div> <div>To support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a Patron -  <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast&source=gmail&ust=1667523792824000&usg=AOvVaw23pQsrqo4AXd6stR4ga7Pw">www.patreon.com/<wbr />toughgirlpodcast</a>. Thank you. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Show Notes</strong></div> <ul> <li>Who is Abbie and what she does</li> <li>We first spoke with Abbie Aug 26, 2021 - <a href= "https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/single-post/barnes" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Founder and director of Spend More Time In The WILD, an organisation that seeks to inspire and empower individuals to get outside.</a></li> <li>What is Abbie Bikes Britain?</li> <li>Expectations verses reality </li> <li>Having 3 months to plan </li> <li>The logistical nightmare </li> <li>Figuring out things as they went</li> <li>Developing a mindset of curi