On a long-lost memory card hid this gem of Chay. Last year he borrowed an Escapade and rode to Belgium for a pint with his pal Foxy and hitched a lift home in Foxy's camper van. Pretty simple idea but high on fun. Here's the trip in Chay's own words & photos. Video edited by HDDN Media

So my good mate who is big into his camper trippin' to France Belgium etc. Many times he'd suggest " come with us. We can cruse about round town on the bikes and have a beer"

Me being me and not capable of sitting down for very long i was thinking no. Not my cup of tea that. Then I had a brain wave.

"I'LL MEET YOU THERE AND HAVE A BEER" i proclaimed.

And there it was, the seed was sown.

This idea then rolled round for 2 to 3 years as i was always busy with other stuff.

Anyway home life changes suddenly and left me with to much thinking time and that can be dark at times as we all know so i reverted to the bucket list. "Foxy the next time you go to Belguim. Book me on the tunnel return leg" i'll come for that beer..

The time drew near and I'd mentioned it at Cotic hq, this then involved me riding the escapade. Turns out it was a brilliant move and perfect in many ways, what a mega comfy ride even loaded with kit. Polaris very kindly donating the kit bags. (in my head a back pack was going to be fine). I'm glad that was the case. Time ticked by and with nothing more to do i set off. Borrowed a Garmin for the maps, plotted some villages to make a nice route to hull, and next thing you know I'm on a boat with a beer.

Its an over nighter so the ferry broke the journey up well. Holland was amazing for cycling in. The infrastructure is perfect and cycle paths are marked like our motorways so dead easy to follow.

Before you know it, we're sat in Bruge having that beer. Job done drive me home mr fox. I've got more bucket list stuff to do.

Thanks polaris and cotic for the kit, and foxy & barb for the lift home xx