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This has to stop. I am gutted and angry right now. We the people won’t let this happen. Speak up everyone.

Courage is knowing it’s gonna be hard, but follow your decision to go anyway. Here is the text that @daveloustalot my land support, sent me the day off my departure, one year ago on Dec 23rd 2024, to set in my mind the belief that indeed, I was ready.

Back in June of 2022, I was out for an early morning ruck when a guy on a bike skidded to a stop beside me and asked if I was Mike Rowe. I nodded and grimaced. I would have said “yes" and smiled, but the 65 lbs on my back had robbed me of my normal good humor. The man spoke with a French accent and bubbled with enthusiasm. “I have followed your career with great interest,” he said, “and I listen to your podcast every week! I very much appreciate your efforts to inspire the world with stories of grit and determination! I hope to one day do the same! Any advice?” He told me his name was Cyril. His last name didn’t stick, but it started with a “D” and had lots of letters. “Well,” I said, “you should probably get famous first. Nobody in this country listens to anyone who isn’t famous.” Cyril smiled and said, “I am going to pedal across the Pacific Ocean in a kayak, all by myself. I will be known for this!” Clearly, I had encountered another lunatic on the bike path. There’s no shortage of them in this part of the country, but at least this one was charming. “Sounds ambitious,” I said. “When do you leave?” “Next week,” he said. “I will pedal from Monterey, California, to Hilo, Hawaii. It will take me several months and require all of the strength and perseverance I possess. When I return, I would love to share my experience with you and your listeners.” “Pedal?” I asked. "You mean paddle, right?” “No, I mean pedal. My kayak has pedals, like my bike. It is why I ride every day. I will pedal across the Pacific Ocean, alone." “Sounds like fun,” I said. “If you live, I’d love to hear about your adventure.” Cyril laughed and gave me his number. I watched him ride off, legs pumping furiously, and got on with my ruck, fairly confident our paths would never cross again. But I was wrong. Two years later, on the same bike path, in roughly the same place that we’d met before, a man skidded to a stop beside me. “Mike! It is me! Cyril! Do you remember?” He had a beard this time, but there was no mistaking his voice or his enthusiasm. “Of course,” I said. “You’re the lunatic who was going to pedal across the Pacific Ocean in a kayak all by yourself.” “I am!” he said. “And I did!” “Congratulations!” I said. “And, I lived!” “I can see that,” I said. "How long did it take you?” “Ninety-one days and nine hours,” he said. “It was the adventure of my lifetime.” “That's incredible," I said. "I’d love to hear all about it. Can you come to Santa Monica to record an episode of the podcast?” “I would love to,” he said, “but not right now. I’m training very hard this month for my next adventure.” “What now?” I asked. “I am going to pedal across the Atlantic Ocean in my kayak, all by myself.” “Sounds ambitious,” I said. “When do you leave?” “In two months,” he said. “I will pedal from the Canary Islands to Martinique. It will take me several months and require all the strength and perseverance I possess. When I return, I would love to share my experience with you and your listeners.” “Great,” I said. “If you live, I’ll make sure we get you on this year.” Cyril laughed and rode off, legs pumping furiously, and a few months later, I googled the crazy Frenchman, and learned that Cyril Derreumaux had become the only human to pedal across both oceans in a kayak, all by himself. With the possible exception of my mother, I can’t think of a better guest to round out 2025. Cyril is fluent in six languages and a true student of life. He now holds three Guinness World Records and done something no other human has even attempted. And now, he’s out in the world, telling true stories of grit and determination, inspiring people with every incredible sentence, and challenging the species to boldly go into an uncertain future with humor, grit, and perseverance. I’m not saying @cdxpro isn’t a lunatic. You’ve got to be a little crazy to pedal over the world’s oceans in a kayak all by yourself. I’m just saying he’s a fantastic human being, who I was lucky to meet and honored to introduce. A short clip is attached. Our whole conversation is here. bit.ly/TWIHI463CyrilD You’re gonna love him.

On our latest podcast, we talk with Cyril Derreumaux, world record–holding kayaker and first person to solo across the Pacific & Atlantic. He shares prep, challenges, safety measures that kept him going, and his inspirational “live life to the fullest” mindset. @cdxpro

Another magical little moment on the water: a tiny whirlwind that’s like a waterspout-meets-dust-devil, just dancing on the ocean’s surface. Coming by my kayak at quite a fast speed. This happened as I crossed the Atlantic in my solo kayak last January.

Working on the Atlantic crossing Sizzle real as we speak!!! Will be amazing!

🌊 He paddled solo across the Atlantic in 71 days! 🛶 Cyril Derreumaux (@cdxpro) joins @IamShaneHewitt to reveal seaweed traps, blisters, mental hacks, and record-breaking endurance. 🎧 Listen Live: iheart.com/live/7499 #SoloAdventure #NightshiftRadio

Détenteur de 2 records du monde Guinness, Cyril Derreumaux @cdxpro est le 1er homme à avoir traversé 2 océans en solitaire en #kayak 🚣à la seule force de ses bras, sans assistance, dans des conditions extrêmes. Merci Cyril pour ton #témoignage #inspirant pour @ARELIEmergence 👏

Thanks @esquire for the great article. Was fun! esquire.com/lifestyle/health…

Going through all the footage that I filmed during the Atlantic Crossing. Day by day. it’s so emotional to see everything again. Working on a three minute video. Let’s do this. CyrilDerreumaux.com

Just finished ordering online those 3 stand-up posters. They will be standing near my ocean kayak Valentine in the Maritime Museum that is the Sausalito Bay Model. Free admission so anyone can now go see the kayak that allowed me to cross two oceans.

Spent several hours in a recording studio yesterday to record sound bites, to help the future promotion of a free event that will collect safely the expired Marin flares. The event is organized by @zerowastemarin each fall.

Look what came in the mail today! :) CyrilDerreumaux.com

It’s official. “The Fastest Solo Kayak crossing on the Atlantic Ocean (East to West Trade winds 1 route) is 71 days, 14 hours, 57 minutes, and was achieved by Cyril Derreumaux (France), who paddled from El Hierro, Spain to Le Marin, Martinique on March 5, 2025”.

Preparing the signed posters for my visits and speaking engagements tomorrow and next week. Looking forward to sharing stories and passion for adventures. CyrilDerreumaux.com

Thanks @mitchpittman for sharing this great shot. I was in my Surfski paddling back from accompanying @tamethekraken out of Sausalito. Always great to feel the energy of adventurers going for an ocean crossing. Special.

Avis aux francophones! Merci énormément pour la super conversation: podcast @storylific N’hésitez pas à partager! storylific.com/?p=6334&previ…