Mikkel Dal Hende, a Danish adventurer, embarked on a transformative journey during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, cycling from Copenhagen to Cape Town alongside his best friend, Torbjørn. This epic adventure left an indelible mark on Mikkel's life, fostering a spirit of exploration and camaraderie. And gave him an entirely new understanding of gratefulness.

However, tragedy struck in 2022 when Torbjørn lost his life in a heartbreaking incident—an explosion from a roadside bomb while cycling in Iraq. Despite this devastating loss, Mikkel's adventurous spirit endured, determined to honor his friend's memory. The journey became a poignant testament to resilience, as Mikkel forged ahead, navigating the road of life with the weight of grief, forever changed by the highs and lows of his extraordinary adventures.