Wrexham man's Land's End to John O'Groats charity trek
Due to the specially adapted trailer, the 70-year-old will be unable to use motorways, so is having to take a much less direct route.
He hopes the 1,200-mile ride, in aid on Nightingale House Hospice and Blood Bikes Wales (who he has previously ridden for), will take between a week and 10 days.
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Stuart aims for cover 150-200 miles a day, and en route he will sleep under a tarp sheet attached to the side of the bike, with a Welsh flag.
He said: "It's all a big zigzaggy, and have no real set time, so will just have to see how it goes.
"The plan was originally for me to do it both ways, starting from Wrexham but members of the family weren't too keen.
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"But now two of the lads from Blood Bikes are taking me in a van to Land's End, and picking me up from John O'Groats.
"It's a long way for them to come and they're very good offering to help."
Not one for taking it easy, he added: "I'm fairly fit for my age but you've just got to keep going while you can."
Stuart, who has already secured sponsorship ahead of the trek, will also be collection donations during his travels, with 100% going to the two causes.
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Setting off for his solo ride on May 8, he hopes to be completed by his birthday on May 24.
Lifelong friend Mark Richards added: "Stuart has a heart bigger than anyone I've ever met."
Before his journey, Stuart and his bike set up at The Turf to collect donations, ahead of what would be Wrexham AFC's big league promotion match.
Hopefully the good luck will continue, and he will be in for some decent weather on the way.
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