Find out more about Aaron and his around the world bike trip at www.aaronmitchell.net.
Which part of your world bike trip excites you the most?
Changing landscapes, language and faces.
What is your biggest fear regarding the challenge?
Breaking down on my way to the ferry port with my friends riding with me. Haha!
If you hadn’t had joined the British Army what do you think you’d be doing today?
Would like to think I’d still be chasing after dreams and living my life to the full.
What’s your favourite movie?
Shawshank Redemption.
And actor?
Tom Hanks.
And musician/band?
Guns ’N’ Roses.
What’s your biggest regret?
No regrets!
What message do you hope you pass on to those inspired by your tenacity?
Live your life. Don’t just exist until it’s too late.
Where’s your favourite place to relax?
Somewhere high in the wilderness looking at beautiful scenery.
Do you have a tattoo?
No. But want some.
What’s your best characteristic?
I like to smile as much as I can.
And your most unappealing habit?
I really can talk a lot.
If you could order any three-course meal what would that meal be?
Lamb samosas, Chicken tikka dhansak with keema rice and a peshwari naan.
If you had to get stuck in an elevator with someone who would that person be?
Someone funny and positive.
What makes you most angry about the world?
Mean and negative people.
What are you most afraid of?
The open water
When are you happiest?
On an adventure with the prospect of a night out in the wild.
What drives you to keep pushing for success?
Personal achievement. How far can I go.
What would you most like to be doing with your life five years from now?
Waking up every morning happy and healthy planning great trips and adventures with people I love most.
Which sports person do you most aspire to?
Sean Conway.
