A WIRRAL musician was part of a duo that set off on their bikes for an 'incredible' journey to Tokyo in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Adam Faulkner, 32, from Parkgate and Tim Stephens, 31, from Pembrokeshire, Wales started their journey in London in March last year.

They reached Tokyo 14 months, 25,000km and 26 countries later.

The Alzheimer's Society is a cause very close to both of their hearts. Both their grandmothers suffered from and passed away due to the condition

Looking back on the trek, Adam told the Globe: "From start to finish, it has been an incredible journey and the best adventure of our lives. Even now it’s hard to believe that we have cycled from London all the way to Tokyo in Japan.

"We would be lying if we said it was easy. An adventure like this poses lots of challenges but you learn to take it all in your stride.

"The weather, the terrain, the traffic, the physicality of it all is difficult to handle sometimes but once you know how to deal with it all, it makes it a lot easier."

The tour took them through the UK, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Korea and Japan.

The two have been making an album of music along the way, working with people they met and inspired by the places they passed through.

When completed the album will be dedicated to their grandmothers.

They are also making a documentary about their adventure, which will be released with the album later on this year.

Adam continued: "We were both obsessed with the thought of going to Japan but as we like to be a bit different we thought why not cycle there so we could meet some amazing people and create an incredible musical travelogue.

"On a personal level we wanted to find a way to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society, a charity close to both of our hearts and a condition that we first hand have seen how the power of music can help evoke emotions, feelings and memories in sufferers.

"We feel like we have seen it all on this trip, ominous but stunning mountains, arid and hot deserts, stunning coastlines, thick forests and not to mention some of the biggest cities in the world. We couldn't ask for a better experience.

"Along the way, we met so many amazing people, who were incredibly kind, open and generous to us.

"They come to your rescue at your time of need but also just want to know you.

"A journey like this really makes you believe in the good in people and the power of humanity."

Looking ahead, Adam continued: "It's going to be a busy summer for us as we continue with our fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society.

"We are also finishing off our album in the studio and putting together a documentary of our journey.

"We haven't been back long but we are already thinking about another trip, doing a similar thing in North and South America."