We have meandered our way down winding roads to Jambi, Indonesia. A fairly large town doing its best to replicate the Eastenders opening credits

This was a cracking week people. We’re now ahead of target by 10 miles! It’s not often I can write that.

Unfortunately, Carlin is undergoing surgery and will be recovering for the next 2-6 weeks. She hopes to begin short walks after the first week, so will still outpace Johnny B.

Completed in 2025	Completed in 2026	Completed Total	Challenge Goal	Remaining
7560	1559	9119	16679	7560

Here’s the usual numbers:

Name	Run	Ride	Walk	Total
Thomas Adams	68	0	0	68
Carlin Bowers	0	107	3	110
David Bowers	26	201	11	237
Jonathan Brock	0	0	6	6
Matt Brock	107	30	32	169
Kevin Hook	127	0	161	288
Chris Hardy	277	0	0	277
Jay Evans	34	0	370	404
Grand total	638	337	583	1559

And vs. your goals:

Name	2026 Goal	Completed	2026 Remaining	2026 % Complete	2026 miles per day required
Thomas Adams	662	68	594	10.2%	1.95
Carlin Bowers	550	110	440	19.9%	1.44
David Bowers	1450	237	1213	16.4%	3.98
Jonathan Brock	400	6	394	1.6%	1.29
Matt Brock	800	169	631	21.1%	2.07
Kevin Hook	1900	288	1612	15.2%	5.28
Chris Hardy	1400	277	1123	19.8%	3.68
Jay Evans	1730	404	1326	23.3%	4.35
Grand total	8892	1559	7333	17.5%	24.04

The usual maps:

Some Streetviews…

I have become slightly obsessed with Indonesia’s road signs. I can’t make head-nor-tails of them.

It’s difficult to see, but this one appears to be an exclamation point, or maybe just a straight line.

Not a clue what this is.

Definitely not a three lane road…

This one definitely is an exclamation point. No idea what they want people to do, but they really want them to do it.

Have a good week and keep it up.

After over 8000 miles we leave behind the largest landmass of Eurasia. We have crossed the sea and reached Perawang on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia

We are only 4 miles behind target. Astonishing!

Completed in 2025	Completed in 2026	Total	Challenge Goal	Remaining
7560	1370	8930	16679	7749

Perwang has a couple of hotels (both 3*), but the highlight appears to be the Taman Wisata “amusement park” that features swimming and fishing (separate locations). The fishing is particularly popular.

Here’s how your numbers are looking:

Name	Run	Ride	Walk	Total
Thomas Adams	50	0	0	50
Carlin Bowers	0	102	3	105
David Bowers	24	169	11	203
Jonathan Brock	0	0	6	6
Matt Brock	81	30	32	143
Kevin Hook	110	0	138	248
Chris Hardy	242	0	0	242
Jay Evans	34	0	339	373
Grand total	541	300	529	1370

Vs. your goals:

Name	2026 Goal	Completed	2026 Remaining	2026 % Complete	2026 miles per day required
Thomas Adams	662	50	612	7.5%	1.96
Carlin Bowers	550	105	445	19.0%	1.43
David Bowers	1450	203	1247	14.0%	4.00
Jonathan Brock	400	6	394	1.6%	1.26
Matt Brock	800	143	657	17.9%	2.10
Kevin Hook	1900	248	1652	13.0%	5.30
Chris Hardy	1400	242	1158	17.3%	3.71
Jay Evans	1730	373	1357	21.6%	4.35
Grand total	8892	1370	7522	15.4%	24.11

The usual maps:

The last few sights before leaving Malaysia…

The first port on Sumatra…

The roads here are beautifully straight. Quality tarmac.

And Perwang…

Keep it up everyone!

With Port Dickson in sight, we find ourselves skirting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This week saw some fantastic efforts including half-marathons by Matt and Chris (proud of you boys), an 11 mile walk by Johnny E, multiple runs from Tom, constant runs and walks by Kev and even a few miles by Johnny B! We are only 17 miles behind our target.

Carlin and I were in the Florida Keys, fishing. Not a lot of mileage in that, sadly.

2025	2026 so far	Total	Challenge Total	Remaining
7560	1185	8745	16679	7934

Here are your numbers:

Name	Run	Ride	Walk	Total
Thomas Adams	50	0	0	50
Carlin Bowers	0	85	3	95
David Bowers	24	126	10	166
Jonathan Brock	0	0	5	5
Matt Brock	70	30	25	124
Kevin Hook	90	0	114	204
Chris Hardy	212	0	0	212
Jay Evans	28	0	300	328
Grand total	474	241	456	1185

And vs. your goals

Name	2026 Goal	Completed	2026 Remaining	2026 % Complete	2026 miles per day required
Thomas Adams	662	50	612	7.5%	1.92
Carlin Bowers	550	95	455	17.3%	1.43
David Bowers	1450	166	1284	11.5%	4.02
Jonathan Brock	400	5	395	1.3%	1.24
Matt Brock	800	124	676	15.5%	2.12
Kevin Hook	1900	204	1696	10.8%	5.32
Chris Hardy	1400	212	1188	15.2%	3.72
Jay Evans	1730	328	1402	18.9%	4.40
Grand total	8892	1185	7707	13.3%	24.16

The usual maps:

The street views this week were boring. I guess our route isn’t optimized for sightseeing.

Keep up the good work.

The adventure continues as we reach Kampung Terap, Malaysia – our last nation on this landmass. What did we cross to reach here you ask? Well…

• England
• Belgium
• Netherlands
• Germany
• Poland
• Uktraine
• Russia
• Kazakhstan
• Uzbekistan
• Afghanistan
• Pakistan
• India
• Nepal
• India
• Myanmar
• Thailand

Not too shabby! Now for the maps and numbers…

2025	2026 so far	Total	Challenge Total	Remaining
7560	1002	8562	16679	8117

And your totals:

Name	Run	Ride	Walk	Total
Thomas Adams	38	0	0	38
Carlin Bowers	0	80	3	83
David Bowers	24	113	10	147
Jonathan Brock	0	0	2	2
Matt Brock	47	30	24	101
Kevin Hook	80	0	93	174
Chris Hardy	173	0	0	173
Jay Evans	25	0	259	284
Grand total	387	223	392	1002

Vs. your goals:

Name	2026 Goal	Completed	2026 Remaining	2026 % Complete	2026 miles per day required
Thomas Adams	662	38	624	5.7%	1.91
Carlin Bowers	550	83	467	15.1%	1.43
David Bowers	1450	147	1303	10.1%	4.00
Jonathan Brock	400	2	398	0.5%	1.22
Matt Brock	800	101	699	12.6%	2.14
Kevin Hook	1900	174	1726	9.1%	5.30
Chris Hardy	1400	173	1227	12.4%	3.76
Jay Evans	1730	284	1446	16.4%	4.44
Grand total	8892	1002	7890	11.3%	24.20

The maps, finally correct this week:

Some streetviews:

Good job all, keep it up!