What a rollercoaster of complete and utter awesomeness it’s been, since completing Mission Yangtze!
I’ve not really had much time to sit back and reflect, but I’m cool with that, as I’d much prefer to keep busy and continue the ball rolling with many events, activities and plans.

While on Mission Yangtze Ash needs to plan every little detail and be prepared for all scenarios to help him achieve his goal. One unexpected detail comes in the form of personal hygiene and specifically shaving. Staying on top of facial growth is important for both psychological and health reasons and is a good example of how being disciplined in every area will help Ash during his expedition.

I’m still in Dali, there has been a slight delay, nothing major, but it’s holding me back slightly.
I anticipate I can move on to the next city (Yushu), within the next week and then hopefully start the expedition towards the end of this month or beginning of next month.

Ash is in China and on the final countdown to starting his Mission Yangtze expedition. Find out why time management will be critical to his success over the next year and how, armed with the best tools and technology, he can overcome some of the challenges he will face.

Ash Dykes heads to China ahead of groundbreaking world first along the Yangtze

An exclusive first-hand look into Ash' lifestyle from Martin Lyons (Ash' photographer)

Ash held his World First Expedition announcement at The Pagination in Canary Wharf on Wednesday 7th March 2018.

After over 12 months of planning, organising and developing, Ash and the team are incredibly excited to finally announce Ash's next World First record-breaking expedition to the world.

For over a year, Ash has been working hard behind the scenes, planning what is set to be his most ambitious mission to date.

Ash' top three principles that help him attack his goals whilst either on a mission or back at home.