Riders - Going Solo Adventures

Paul Everitt

Going Solo is the vision of Paul Everitt, a 26 year old entrepreneur from Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, UK. After many years of hard work developing a successful plumbing business, he made a fateful decision in the winter of 2005… taking a vacation to France. It was during this trip, and  meeting a variety of interesting and inspirational characters, that his eyes were opened to the wonder, excitement and endless possibilities the world had to offer. In August 2006 he left his former life behind and took off on a quest to experience new and amazing places and people.


Over the next four years, he accomplished everything he had ever hoped for, exceeding both his expectations and wildest dreams. Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Panama, Costa Rica and Canada were among the many destinations he experienced, the last two being of particular significance.


It was through travel that he discovered a deep love and respect for wildlife and our natural world from helping sea turtles lay their eggs in Costa Rica, to tracking herds of elk across the vast Canadian Northwest Territories. He found an interest in nature photography, and spent over a month camping alone deep in the forests of Vancouver Island, Canada. It was here that Paul decided he needed to do something to help protect and conserve our beautiful planet.


He had always had an idea in the back of his mind to travel from England to Turkey. Upon returning to England in September 2009, Paul put into motion plans to achieve his goal and QuadEpic was born. In addition to experiencing the amazing and vastly different people and places our world has to offer, he saw an opportunity to raise funds for a charity who shares his passion and one which is in a position to really make a difference.


After the unforeseen end of the QuadEpic adventure in Italy, Paul was spurred on to start planning his next adventure. He first had to rescue his much loved 4-wheeled bike from Nuns in Malnate, Italy. The decision was easy; Canada was calling to be reunited with Paul for one more adventure.

Donate at Paul's Bmycharity page for Help for Heroes HERE.

Additional riders

Ashley Storr, 29th April to 13th June 2011

My name is Ashley Storr, I am a 25 year old from Grimsby, north east Lincs. I left school at 16 & joined her majesty's Royal Navy were i got to see some weird & wonderful places & caught the travelling bug. I left the Navy at 23 after serving 6 years, after leaving I decided to go travel Australia for a year but loved it that much I ended up staying out there for two, I also travelled around New Zealand & Fiji for a few months whilst over there. After leaving Australia I then went around South East Asia & the Far East which was crazy but fun. I’m now back in England & raring to go again, so bring on Canada!

Donate at Ashley's Bmycharity page for Help for Heroes HERE.

Rob Palmer, 29th April to 13th June 2011

Now 31, having never had that travel bug so many of my friends have had, lve worked hard since leaving school, setting up my own plastering business in 2009 after five years working for a property developer, after the suicide of a very close school friend recently and having friends in the marines and other armed services what better challenge to tackle, adventure to join and charity to raise funds for. l just hope Tedd my 7 year old Border terrier will understand.

Donate at Rob's Bmycharity page for Help for Heroes HERE.

Ashley Storr and Robert Palmer are no longer associated to this trip after being asked to leave in Toronto due to there unlawful behavior.

Rachel Edge, 30th May to 13th June 2011

Hello, my name is Rachel Edge and I will be joining the Going Solo team for two weeks from Montreal to Toronto. I’m a keen snowboarder, mountain biker and adventurer and can’t wait to take part in this epic journey. Born and bred in Sheffield, now living in the French Alps enjoying the mountain lifestyle and eating lots of cheese!

To get by in life I chose a career of design (colouring within the lines). After a few years I’m now setting up a freelance Graphic design business with my Sister. (edgetoedgedesign.com, you’ll see our logo on the bike and website.) I designed the Going Solo logo and put Pauls idea of the stick men into reality, I couldn’t talk him out of having men made from sticks haha but he informs me people are loving it!

"This is an amazing thing these guys are doing and I’m honoured for them to let me be a part of it and help raise funds for Help 4 Heroes, a well deserving charity that I believe does a lot of good for the brave people of our world. Lets go!"

Donate at Rachel's Bmycharity page for Help for Heroes HERE.

Deanne Paolucci, 11th July 2011.

Deanna is from Sault-Ste-Marie, Ontario but currently lives in Australia. She was home visiting her family and happened to flag me down on HW17 as I left Sault-Ste-Marie, the next day after we meet she was on the bikecar helping me cycle along the lake.

Read more of her story from that day here.

Daniela Salmann, 2nd August 2011.

It was my last day in Ontario and with only a few Km left till i hit the Manitoba boarder Daniela and her boyfriend was waiting at the roadside flagging me down to pull over. We share a glass of Ice tea to only have them both help me out to get over the last hills and pass over into my next province.

Read more of her story from that day here.

Nathan Buck, 16th August 2011.

While cycling through Caronport, SK I had the pleasure of having Nathan join me on the Bikecar for a few Km to help me through some horrible head winds. He's one of the kindest people I have had on the bike and was a total pleasure to have him on the bike.

Read more of his story from that day here.

Grant Macmillon & Kiel Braun, 18th August 2011.

Grant and Kiel came to my rescue after a few emails, texts and radio interviews. I was cycling near Swift Current, Saskatchewan. and was in need of some help as the wind was getting the better of me this day. They are both members of a Swift Current cycle club and between them they both did over 25km each which got me into the city and out. I just hope they both weren't into much pain the next day, as I know I was. It continues to amaze me when people help like this as I wonder how far I would have actually made it that day if they didn't come into my life.

Nicole Murphy, 8th - 28th August 2011.

Niki as she likes to be called came into my life months before this time period, we crossed paths in Quebec. Niki was doing her own cycling trip across Canada for charity, but while in Winnipeg she got knocked of her bike by a taxi. Pretty much from there I wasn't able to lose her as she followed me on her on bicycle using me as a shield from the wind. But I hate to admit it Niki kept me rolling when times got hard manly due to her clumsiness as she crashed into my bikecar time and time again (maybe she crashed into the taxi and not him into her?). Even though this lady went to the toilet more times in one day than I would go in a week we forged a friendship that I will be truly grateful for the fest of my life. Nicole Murphy thank you for all you did to keep me rolling.


Check out her blog HERE.

Emmanuel Gentinetta, 22nd & 25th August 2011.

I first thought Emmanuel was just a mirage heading towards me as I head west down highway 1 (Trans Canada) in Alberta, I was soon to be proven wrong as he helped me pedal at a much needed time and a few days later he retured to help me get into Calgary.

Read more of his story from them two days here.

Kirk Johnston, 26th August 2011

Kirk is married to Jynn and while I lived in Fernie, BC in 2009 I worked as a Doorman at the bar they managed. While staying with them both in Calgary Kirk asked to be part of the trip and help me cycle out of the city. He ended up cycling 30km on the bikecar and up some huge hills that would have destroyed me if I took them on by myself. Kirk it was a pleasure to share the pain and memories once again, Thank you.

Jake Brenkley, 3rd September 2011.

I met Jake while hanging out at the bar he worked at in Banff. He approached me asking if he could have a go on the bike, I was more than happy to take him for a spin around the streets of Banff. Next thing he’s asking to spend the whole day on it to go to Lake Louise and again I was more than happy to say yes. We spent more than 9 hrs cycling the bike, seeing sights and setting a personal best for distance covered on the bike with two people, 130km!! Was a pleasure to have him as my first Australian on the bikecar in Canada.

Adam Bortolussi, 28th August, 5th & 6th September 2011

Adam Has been a good friend since I started travelling in 2006, he’s also been my boss while living in Fernie, BC in 2008. Adam Has been behind this trip since day 1 and was very keen to get on the bike. Adam helped me cycle from Canmore to Banff then a week later Banff to Golden via Lake Louise. I can't thank you enough for your amazing humour that kept me cycling during them days, real proud of you for the 174km you cycled.

Daryl West, 25th September 2011

Sadly Daryl gott he worst deal when it came down to weather, all it did was rain heavily from Whistler to Squamish. We was meant to go all the way to Horseshow Bay but I decided to end the day early due to my nappy rash worsening from my damp clothes. I had the pleasure of meeting Daryl while staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Whistler over 4 nights. Thank you for keeping me smiling when the weather was pants.

Katelyn Perry, 5th October 2011

Katelyn was the last person to cycle the bikecar in Canada. She was meant to be on the trip across Europe in 2010 but sadly due to the unforeseen circumstances that ended that trip she missed out. A whole year later Katelyn helps me cycle my last 40km on Vancouver Island to the ferry that will take me to America. Was a privilege to have you in the seat.