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Author: Jim Ware

June 14, 2025June 16, 2025

Day 10 Kenmare to Mizen

Day 10 Kenmare to Mizen Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Didn’t sleep well.. tummy cramps from something I’d eaten so up a nunber of times over night. Prayed and pushed on. Shortly after leaving kenmare I had a choice longer vs steeper. As the road was called ‘Priests leap’ i […]

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June 14, 2025June 14, 2025

Day 9 – Listowel to kenmare

Day 9 – Listowel to kenmare Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Had been connected the previous evening with JP and Fidelma  Welsh. A lovely Irish couple who Pastor Listowel Christian Fellowship. After a hearty breakfast and a time of prayer I got on the road headed for Tralee and then Killarney. […]

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June 12, 2025June 13, 2025

Day 8 Galway (nearly) to Listowel

Day 8 Galway (nearly) to Listowel Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Well the forecast was rain all day non stop.. we prayed and guess what…no rain! Thankyou Jesus. I’d stayed with Ray and Denise Clarke and the owners of yesterday’s accommodation were their daughter and Son in-law so we had a […]

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June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Day 7 Athlone to Galway

Day 7 Athlone to Galway Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Had a great night’s sleep at Kevin and Rachel’s in Athlone. Up early and on the road by 8.30. Took a route by the marina on the river. At the end of the above bridge and guy was sat in […]

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June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Day 6 Lough Ramor to Athlone

Day 6 Lough Ramor to Athlone Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Had a great night’s sleep but my kit was still wet.. it was like putting on a wet swimming costume or wetsuit! Got underway by 08.30, it was again windy but my route took me down many back lanes so […]

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June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

Day 5 Ireland. Markethill to Loch Ramor

Day 5 Ireland. Markethill to Loch Ramor Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

I tried to leave early but after a gracious lift from Gregory we passed by Drumcree and then onto Markethill. Kenny was available and we ended up having a great connect for a few hours. Eventually at 1pm I got […]

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June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

Ireland Day 4

Ireland Day 4 Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

After a  couple days off the bike ministering I felt I needed to get back to it so even though I had an evening  commitment I rode across to Markethill to meet Kenny Richards ( Christ Within ministries) this got […]

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June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Ireland Day 3 – Day 40

Ireland Day 3 – Day 40 Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Shorter day today. Headed to the prayer house at Drumcree from ten til 12noon. Was a lovely time led by Fredrick and Denise. Also met with the Celebrate Recovery team visiting Drumcree and prayed for each other. Then at 2pm […]

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June 5, 2025June 7, 2025

Ireland Day 2 – Day 39

Ireland Day 2 – Day 39 Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

An easier Day today.. yesterday calculated 101.7 km.. I was spent by the end as I passed Belfast International Airport. I stopped my ride in Crumlin and got a lift down to a friends house. Dropped my bike in his […]

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June 4, 2025June 12, 2025

Ireland – Day 1 – (Day 38 round British Isles)

Ireland – Day 1 – (Day 38 round British Isles) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

My 38th Day on a bike around the British Isles. Yesterday the family dropped me at Tiverton Parkway station with my bike (many tears) I switched trains in Birmingham to take the train to liverpool. Had messaged Sue Sinclair from […]

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May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

Ireland … starts 3rd/4th June ’25

Ireland … starts 3rd/4th June ’25 Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

On the 3rd Jim will be travelling to Ireland to start his next prayer journey from.Dunseverick in The North to Mizen Head in the South of The Republic. Follow along here with daily blogs, updates and tracker. Thanks for following […]

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May 16, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 6 – Llangefni to Holyhead (Day 37)

Wales Day 6 – Llangefni to Holyhead (Day 37) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Had an opportunity to lead a prayer meeting at a local chapel yesterday evening and then went for a drink with a couple of leaders afterwards which was nice. This morning woke up feeling a little hungry at 6am so […]

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May 15, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 5 – Llanberis to Langefni. (Anglesey) (Day 36)

Wales Day 5 – Llanberis to Langefni. (Anglesey) (Day 36) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

I stayed last night with Mark and Dee who are friends of friends. Having recently moved from South End to nr Porthmadog. Had a lovely evening hanging out and praying together. Mark had collected me from Llanberis yesterday and put […]

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May 15, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 4 Bala to Llanberis (Day 35)

Wales Day 4 Bala to Llanberis (Day 35) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

After having a time of prayer and then clearing some phone calls I got underway at 9am. Heading North up towards Penterolas and the A5. En route had a great chat with a farmer with 2000 acres and 2400 lambs […]

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May 13, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 3. Sarn to Bala (Day 34)

Wales Day 3. Sarn to Bala (Day 34) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

After a full English breakfast (thanks Nick) I got on the road at just after 9am. I was hoping to go and see John and Mary Herbert nr Welshpool but I am finally realising with a big day in the […]

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May 12, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 2 (Day 33)

Wales Day 2 (Day 33) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Hay on Wye to Sarn / Newtown I was awake with the birds 5am and I can confirm it was light! I had a lie-in and got up at 7am. Devotional, followed by breakfast of tea and porridge. Was packed […]

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May 11, 2025June 4, 2025

Wales Day 1 (Day 32)

Wales Day 1 (Day 32) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Well quite a day… left Chepstow at 11.20 this morning after a train from Glouster. Beautiful sunny morning but come the afternoon… i can only assume the farmers were praying and in came the rain.. gallons of it! It seemed […]

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April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Part 3 – Chepstow to Holyhead 250 miles – 7 days self supported Prayer assignment.

Part 3 – Chepstow to Holyhead 250 miles – 7 days self supported Prayer assignment. Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

On 11th May 2025 Jim will be back in the saddle crossing Wales for the next leg of his Prayer assignment across and over The British Isles. To support in prayer, financially or to cheer Jim on in person please […]

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September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Day 31 – north of King Harry Ferry to Lands End

Day 31 – north of King Harry Ferry to Lands End Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

The thing about the green and pleasant land is there’s a reason its green and that usually suggests water.. specifically rain! I didn’t see much rain but many creeks and that meant lots of gravel strewn, leaf covered roads and […]

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September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Day 30 Plymouth to near King Harry Ferry

Day 30 Plymouth to near King Harry Ferry Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Bit of a slower start this morning. Good hearty English Breskfast (thanks Mark) followed by some faffing. Eventually got on the road just before 11am and cycled through Plymouth to the Tamar Bridge. Had a brief chat with a chap […]

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September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Day 29 Exmouth to Plymouth

Day 29 Exmouth to Plymouth Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Had a day of rest yesterday and as trains from Exmouth run via Exeter to Barnstaple it was.. “rude not to” So this morning we loaded the van with 5 bikes and 7 people and took the drive back down […]

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September 15, 2024September 15, 2024

Day 28 – Dorchester to Exmouth

Day 28 – Dorchester to Exmouth Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

One word to describe today ‘Hilly’! Was camping last night nr Dorchester but knowing I had some serious miles and serious hills I started packing my stuff at 05.30. I got breakfast, washed up, my tent down and on the […]

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September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Day 27 – New Milton to Dorchester (nearly)

Day 27 – New Milton to Dorchester (nearly) Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

A later start to the day having full English breakfast with my hosts… it would be rude not too! Had a time of worship and then got on the road towards Christchurch through the New Forrest before going for sea […]

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September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Day 26 Arundel to New Forrest

Day 26 Arundel to New Forrest Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Having arrived at a campsite nr Arundel in the dark it was a pleasant suprise to awake to clear blue skies and sunshine. I continued west through Chichester and Portsmouth. Some cyclists can be so rude… on the trail towards […]

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September 12, 2024September 13, 2024

Day 25 Eastbourne to Arundel

Day 25 Eastbourne to Arundel Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

I stayed over night with John and Yvonne Presdee in Eastbourne. It was the first time I’d met them.in person having many mutual friends. Before I’d left Devon The Lord had spoken to me and told me I was to […]

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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Day 24 Hastings to Eastbourne

Day 24 Hastings to Eastbourne Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

An easier day today. Stayed over with friends in Hastings last night and then met a leader from the House of Prayer and then cycled up the hill out of Hastings to see Brian and Ruth Mills. Brian has been […]

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September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Day 23 Folkstone to Hastings 70km

Day 23 Folkstone to Hastings 70km Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Met my hosts last night Jez and Ally and was promptly handed warm banana bread just out the oven..  Today was a 9am start. Had  a look around Folkstone and then continued on my ride West.. unfortunately the wind was […]

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September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Day 22 (in motion/ riding) Ashford to Folkstone

Day 22 (in motion/ riding) Ashford to Folkstone Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Knowing I had a meeting at 8 15 am in Canterbury meant rolling early. Infact I’d not checked the lighting up times and it was lights on as it was most definitely dark! I left Mark and Izzy’s house at […]

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September 8, 2024September 8, 2024

Ashford and Preparations start tomorrow Ashford to Canterbury to Dover

Ashford and Preparations start tomorrow Ashford to Canterbury to Dover Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Hi Everyone. Been off the bike for a month or so. After the last leg I got home and we had a few things to deal with and We’ve also changed things up regarding the House of Prayer but more […]

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June 24, 2024July 6, 2024

Day 21 Sevenoaks to Ashford

Day 21 Sevenoaks to Ashford Pedal and Pray
by Jim Ware

Got back to the same spot from yesterday evening in Sevenoaks after an early train from Denmark Hill. I knew I had 70km to do so immediately spoke to the family and got rolling. There was zero warm up, you […]

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