Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Young Cyclist's 11,500km Journey for Calcutta School
A young man from London, Nick Franke, is cycling around the world to raise money for a school in Calcutta.
He's already traveled through many countries and has a long way to go.
People have been kind to him along the way, and he's enjoyed trying local food.
He'll continue his journey and hopes to be back in London in time for his best friend's wedding.
Nick Franke cycled over 11,500km in 6 months to raise funds for Calcutta's Future Hope school
He was greeted with a hero's welcome at the school on Thursday
Franke's journey has taken him through 22 countries, with another 6 months to go
He plans to cycle through Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the US before returning to London
Franke is the nephew of Tim Grandage, founder of Future Hope
- Who
- Nick Franke, a 26-year-old cyclist from London
- What
- Cycles around the world to raise funds for Calcutta's Future Hope school
- When
- Started in May, will continue until May next year
- Where
- Through 22 countries so far, with more to come
- Why
- To raise money for Future Hope school and to fulfill his dream of traveling the world
- Distance covered
- Over 11,500km in 6 months
- School supported
- Future Hope, Calcutta
- Next destinations
- Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, US, Portugal
- Expected return
- London, by May next year
- Fundraising goal
- Not explicitly stated