Kirk & River

I'm cycling the entire River Severn — 236 miles, source to sea — with my cocker spaniel River by my side. No support crew. Just me, my dog, my bike, and a brain that's been trying to keep me indoors for over a year.

I'm Kirk, a former international paramedico. I spent years saving lives in disasters worldwide — until EUPD and bipolar disorder trapped me inside my own home. Housebound for 12 months. Never leaving without my wife beside me.

On 5th July 2025, I lost my sister Gemma. I never got to say I love you. My mental health stopped me visiting — and now it's too late.

This ride is for Gemma. For her daughters we're now raising. For everyone whose broken mind gets ignored because the injury doesn't show.

Every panic attack. Every breakdown. Every small victory. Filmed raw.

From housebound to horizon.

💚 100% to Mind charity
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