Rise & Roam - Men’s Mental Health & Wellbeing.

11/08/2026

Walk and Talk tomorrow from 6pm as always The Lions’ Den can’t wait to see you lads there! 🙌🏼💙

04/08/2026

01/08/2026

Sorry for the late post from Wednesday... it’s been a busy one here at Rise & Roam! 💙

Despite the heat, we were determined to get out together and enjoy another Walk & Talk. Rather than our usual route, we mixed things up and headed up to Mousehold Heath, where the shade, fresh air, and peaceful surroundings made for the perfect escape from the summer sun. 🌳☀️

From there, we wandered over to the Britannia Road viewpoint to take in the stunning views across Norwich before Rob suggested we continue on to Kett’s Heights. It’s amazing that, despite many of us living in Norwich for most of our lives, some of us had never been there before! Safe to say we were all blown away by the view. Definitely one of the city’s hidden gems... and quite possibly one of the best picnic dinner date spots around! 🌇❤️

We finished the evening where we always love to end up... back at The Lion’s Den for a well-earned drink. There’s just something about sitting together there after a walk that instantly helps everyone unwind and relax.

A huge welcome to everyone who joined us for the first time this week. We hope you felt comfortable, included, and left knowing you’ve always got people to walk alongside. And to our regulars... thank you for continuing to show up, support one another, and help create the brotherhood that makes Rise & Roam what it is. 🤝

Every conversation matters. Every step matters. Sometimes the best therapy isn’t sitting in a room... it’s walking beside people who genuinely care.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign. You don’t have to be struggling to come along, and you certainly don’t have to walk alone. Everyone is welcome. 💙

📍 See you all on the next week’s Walk & Talk!

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25/07/2026

Another brilliant Walk & Talk this week! 💚🥾

It was amazing to catch up with everyone after our incredible Norwich to Paris bike ride. We spent the evening laughing about all the madness from the journey, sharing stories behind the videos you’ve all been following, and reliving some of the unforgettable moments that made the challenge so special. 🚲🇫🇷

The weather was on our side once again, and it was fantastic to welcome some new faces along too. Every new person who joins us makes our community stronger, and we’re so grateful to see the brotherhood continuing to grow.

These evenings are about so much more than just a walk. They’re about creating a safe space where men can talk openly, build genuine friendships, support one another, and realise they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Sometimes the biggest step isn’t talking—it’s simply turning up. That’s exactly what this group is here for.

Mental health isn’t something we should only think about when we’re struggling. By getting outside, staying active, connecting with others, and checking in with one another regularly, we’re building resilience before life’s storms hit. Together we’re breaking down the stigma, one conversation at a time.

Thank you to everyone who came along. Whether it’s your first walk or your fiftieth, you’ll always have a place with us.
💚 Brotherhood. Support. Adventure. Purpose.
This is what Rise & Roam is all about.

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21/07/2026

They say it's the people you share a journey with that make it unforgettable... and looking back at these photos, we couldn't agree more. 💙🇫🇷

These are just some of the moments that made our time in Paris so special. After six days of cycling from Norwich to Paris on BMX bikes, we finally got to slow down, explore one of the world's most incredible cities together, laugh together, eat together, grab a few drinks, and simply enjoy being in each other's company.

In many ways, it felt like one big Rise & Roam Walk & Talk... just with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the streets of Paris instead of Norwich. The conversations, the laughs, the support and the friendships were exactly what Rise & Roam is all about.

These moments are just as important as crossing the finish line.

A huge thank you has to go to Sarah. ❤️

After everything she'd already done behind the scenes throughout this challenge, she still came to Paris and spent time with us all, helping wherever she could and making the experience even more memorable. We honestly can't thank you enough for everything you've done—not just in Paris, but throughout this entire journey. We simply couldn't have asked for better support.

It was also brilliant to get Pete and Jim involved for a few photos too! Seeing more people become part of the memories makes this challenge even more special.

From the early mornings and aching legs to the cafés, the sightseeing, the random laughs, and the conversations that we'll probably never forget... these are the memories that will stay with us long after the miles fade.
This challenge was never just about riding bikes.

It was about showing that when people come together, support each other and aren't afraid to have honest conversations, incredible things can happen.

To everyone who donated, shared our posts, followed the journey, sent messages of support, met us along the way, helped behind the scenes, or simply believed in what we were doing... thank you. You were every bit a part of this challenge as we were.

Here's to brotherhood.
Here's to adventure.
Here's to making memories.

And here's to continuing the conversation long after Paris. 💙

21/07/2026

Tomorrow evening, we walk. 💙

After an incredible week cycling from Norwich to Paris on BMX bikes, we’re finally back where it all started... walking together as a community.

This Wednesday’s Rise & Roam Walk & Talk is the perfect opportunity to come and meet the lads from the ride, hear the stories that didn’t make social media, ask questions, have a laugh, and simply spend time around a great group of people.

Whether you’ve followed every mile of the journey or you’ve never joined one of our walks before, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 The Lion’s Den, Riverside, Norwich
🕕 Meet from 6:00pm
🚶 Walk starts at 6:30pm

There’s no pressure to talk.
No expectations.
No judgement.

Just a relaxed walk with good people who genuinely care.

Sometimes all it takes is one evening, one conversation, or one new friendship to change someone’s direction.

So if you know someone who’s been a bit quiet lately, someone who could use a break from their own thoughts, or someone looking to meet a great bunch of lads, tag them below or send them this post. They don’t have to come alone—we’ll make sure they’re welcomed.

See you tomorrow. 💙

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20/07/2026

The bikes might have stopped rolling, but the conversations definitely haven’t. 💙

This Wednesday we’re back for our usual Rise & Roam Walk & Talk, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible.

After an unforgettable journey cycling all the way from Norwich to Paris on BMX bikes, we’ll finally have the chance to catch up properly with everyone. If you’ve been following our adventure, come along and hear the stories behind the photos and videos—the challenges we faced, the laughs we shared, what we learned, and why we put ourselves through it all for men’s mental health.

Whether you’ve been coming for months, have been following us online, or you’ve never joined us before, this is the perfect time to come along.

🗓️ Wednesday
📍 The Lion’s Den, Riverside, Norwich
🕕 Meet from 6:00pm
🚶‍♂️ Walk starts at 6:30pm

There’s never any pressure to talk. Some people chat the whole way, others simply enjoy the walk and the company. Whatever brings you along, you’ll always be welcomed.

If you know someone who could do with getting out of the house, meeting new people, or simply having a break from whatever they’re carrying, tag them below or send this post their way. One message, one invite, or one walk could make a bigger difference than you realise.

We’ll see you Wednesday. 💙

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20/07/2026

Our final day... 💙🇫🇷

We woke up, packed away camp for the final time, and with Mully joining us, set off on one last adventure through Paris.

Before the crowds, the traffic and the chaos, we wandered through the beautiful Château de Bagatelle gardens. Seeing the wildlife, waterfalls and peaceful surroundings gave us one last moment of calm before stepping into the incredible energy of the city.

Walking through the streets of Paris, surrounded by the stunning architecture, we made our way to the Palais de Chaillot, where we were greeted with one of the most breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower. No matter how many photos you've seen, nothing prepares you for seeing it with your own eyes. It was absolutely spectacular.

Crossing over the Pont d'Iéna and into the heart of Paris, something happened that none of us expected...

Every single person who completed this challenge decided they wanted to get a tattoo.

Not because it looked cool. Not because it was planned. But because this journey, these memories, the friendships, the struggles, the laughs, the conversations, and everything we experienced together had become something none of us ever wanted to forget. It was a reminder of what can happen when you push yourself outside your comfort zone and share an experience with incredible people. The fact that everyone wanted something permanent to remember this trip by genuinely meant the world to us... and yes, every single one of us ended up getting one too.

A huge thank you also has to go to Pete.

Pete reached out to us before this challenge and spent the week documenting our entire journey, while also capturing Chris' incredible story and his 25-year journey. The amount of time, effort and passion he's put into telling these stories has been amazing, and we're so grateful.

Pete and Jim, who travelled out to meet us at the finish, also surprised us by arranging a celebratory meal at Brasserie Balzar. It was the perfect way to celebrate everything we'd achieved together.
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Of course, the night couldn't end there...

The nine of us headed back out into Paris one last time. Every restaurant was packed with people watching the World Cup Final, creating an unbelievable atmosphere throughout the city. We eventually made our way back to the Eiffel Tower, this time under the night sky.

Watching it light up before the famous sparkling lights began to twinkle is something none of us will ever forget. We even managed to get underneath the tower together, laughing, joking and soaking up every last second. We think the video says it all.

As the night came to an end, we split up and headed back, crammed into taxis, singing old-school English songs at the top of our lungs. It was the perfect ending to a week that none of us wanted to finish.
This challenge was never just about cycling to Paris.
It was about proving to ourselves that we're capable of more than we think.

It was about brotherhood.
It was about opening up.
It was about supporting one another.
It was about showing that when men come together, incredible things can happen.

To every single person who rode, every single person who supported us behind the scenes, everyone who shared our journey, sent messages, donated, encouraged us, and believed in what Rise & Roam is trying to achieve...

Thank you.

You helped make this possible.

This may be the end of our Norwich to Paris adventure...

But it's only the beginning of what's next.

Until we challenge ourselves again...

💙 Rise & Roam 💙

If our journey has inspired you, please share this post. You never know who might need to see it today. 💙

18/07/2026

🚲🇫🇷 DAY 6 – WE MADE IT... PARIS! ❤️🗼

What a way to finish an unforgettable challenge.

Our final morning wasn't about chasing miles anymore... it was about soaking up every moment and taking in one of the most incredible cities in the world together.

Leaving the campsite, we headed to the boating lake nearby before planning one last route around the sights of Paris. We cycled up to the incredible Arc de Triomphe... and yes, we even rode around the famous roundabout amongst all the traffic! 😂 A proper bucket list moment.

From there we weaved through the bustling streets to admire the stunning Grand Palais, before stopping at Place de la Concorde. Then came a completely unexpected moment... we stumbled across the funfair that Garry had visited with his family a few years ago. Back then there was one ride he wanted to go on but never did. This time, all of us went on it together... and trust us, you'll want to watch the video because it was absolutely mental! 🤣🎢

Next stop was the iconic Louvre, grabbing another photo with that world-famous glass pyramid before making our way across the city.

Knowing Bailey and Dacky have both found faith and are on their own journeys through life, it felt right to make sure we stopped at the beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral, taking a quiet moment to appreciate such an incredible place.

We continued on to the Panthéon, before visiting the Flame of Liberty, a place that held special meaning for our other Chris as he remembered his Nan.

And then...
The moment we'd all been waiting for.

🗼 The Eiffel Tower.

The finish line.

The goal we'd spoken about for months.

The challenge... completed.

Rolling up together beneath the Eiffel Tower after cycling all the way from Norwich is a feeling none of us will ever forget.

To then be welcomed by our amazing Rise & Roam brothers, Pete and Jim, who came all the way to meet us at the finish, made the moment even more special. Thank you, lads. That meant more than you'll ever know. ❤️

This challenge has never just been about cycling.

It's been about proving what can be achieved when people come together.

It's been about conversations, encouragement, laughter, resilience, and being there for one another through every tough mile.

The brotherhood that's been built over these six days is something that will last a lifetime. Every single rider dug deep, looked after each other, and showed exactly what Rise & Roam is all about. We couldn't be prouder of everyone involved.

To everyone who donated, shared our posts, sent messages, supported us from home, welcomed us along the route, or simply believed in us...

Thank you.

You helped make this possible.

We genuinely can't believe it's over.
..or is it? 😉

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow's adventures as we spend a day exploring Paris together before heading home. There's still plenty more laughter, memories, and videos to come!

❤️ Brotherhood.
🚲 Achievement.
💙 Mental health.
🌍 Memories for life.

Rise & Roam. Together, we go further.