Robert’s Ride
Cycling Around the World the Life Changing Way He’s Done It!
Not even a broken bike-saddle shaft could stop Robert Cleave from Bramcote, crossing five continents and 29 countries, to cycle more than 18,000 miles, using seven sets of tyres, experiencing hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, floods, dessert crossings and diversions, to fulfil his long-time dream of cycling around the world. Robert, who departed from Bramcote in April 2018, said ‘whilst I am presently, unofficially the oldest known person to have cycled around the world, it is all rather surreal, 10 years of planning with a few hiccups along the way have not put me off pursuing my dream’. Robert was welcomed home to Bramcote Hills Park, Nottingham, on Saturday 19th October, as he cycled the final miles with family and supporters joining in and cycling the final mile with him – taking his total distance up to 18,425 miles! Everyone from community groups and churches, to schools and sportsmen, and everything in between have joined in to follow Robert’s Ride. Almost £25,000 has been raised in support of two charities – Cancer Research UK and Traidcraft Exchange. Well done Robert! So what now? Perhaps a cup of tea and a bit of a rest? Somehow, we don’t think that is too likely for Robert! 4
1 MAN
5
CONTINENTS
1BIKE
OF 7 SETS TYRES
29 18,425
COUNTRIES
£25,000
MILES
RAISED FOR CHARITY!