On 26 February 2022, I began my expedition through the Andes. My journey involved cycling volcanoes over 6000m high. What wasn't accomplished on the bike, including reaching summits, was achieved on foot. These are non-technical climbs and going up wasn't an issue, however, descending was difficult. Any major mountain descents I've completed in the last decade have been a real issue and caused major swelling. However, reaching the summits was an important part of the story.

Another success story for me was that my badly damaged right knee survived. I have no problem ascending, but descending has always been my biggest fear. Descending Mount Cameroon (4100m) in 2010, my knee was so swollen, that I couldn't turn a full pedal revolution on the bike. I said never again, I can't risk it. Then in 2018, I was in a similar situation trekking to Ralakung village in the Indian Himalayas. I said, never again! This time I wore an Össur Unloading Knee Brace to keep my femur and tibia from grinding - and it really worked! Very pleased.