Son completes dad's epic 1984 cycling journey
Summary
Jamie Hargreaves completed a bike journey from England to Australia, following the same path his dad took in 1984. He adjusted the route due to modern geopolitics and documented the experience on social media. He finished the 25,000 km trip over seven months.Key Facts
- Jamie Hargreaves cycled from Derby, England to Australia, retracing his father's 1984 journey.
- The journey covered about 25,000 kilometers and took seven months, starting in May.
- Jamie changed the route from Turkey onward due to geopolitical issues, avoiding Iran and traveling through Russia and Central Asia.
- He visited Mount Everest Base Camp, adding Annapurna Base Camp to his trip, unlike his father.
- Jamie used the same model of bike his father used during his journey.
- He documented his trip on social media, recreating his father's photos and sharing experiences.
- Hospitality from people along the way helped Jamie continue the long journey.
- His next planned adventure involves cycling across the UK while litter picking.
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