Why I'm Riding from London to Paris on a Brompton

In December 2024, I was made redundant from my role at work. Since then, while actively interviewing and trying to secure a new job, I didn’t realise how deeply this situation would affect my mental health.

I live with my wife, our 19-month-old son and our Dog Rolo with another baby due this summer. As the sole earner in our household, losing that source of income was a huge shock. Over the past few months, I’ve battled stress, anxiety, and moments of depression — all of which have reminded me just how fragile mental health can be, especially in tough times.

I’ve always tried to stay positive and see the glass as half full. One of the ways I’ve coped is by channelling my energy into something creative: my YouTube channel, ‘Singh on a Brompton’. What started as a small outlet has grown into a community of over 1,100 subscribers, and I’ve found real joy in sharing my adventures on my Brompton bike with the world.

From 16th–19th May 2025, I’m taking on a personal challenge: cycling from London to Paris on my Brompton, solo. I’ll be documenting the journey for my channel — and more importantly, I’m using this ride to raise funds for Mind, a mental health charity that helps ensure no one faces these struggles alone.

Where Your Donation Goes

90% of your donation goes directly to Mind, helping fund their critical work offering advice, advocacy, and support to people facing mental health challenges.

10% will go towards covering my essential ride costs — such as travel, accommodation, and bike logistics. I’m self-funding the planning, training, and prep, and this small portion helps make the journey possible.

Every contribution, no matter how small, truly makes a difference — both in supporting this ride and in supporting the thousands of people Mind helps every day.

Please consider donating to help raise funds for this incredible cause.

Together, we can turn this ride into something truly meaningful.

My channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SinghOnABrompton