Fifteen cyclists, led by Oakworth medical student Roland Partridge, have completed the first circuit of the Baltic sea -- and raised £5,000 for charity. Starting and finishing in Hamburg, the students, most of them medics, finished the 3,200 mile haul in 13 days
Also among the group was Ian Wellock, of Newsholme, Oakworth, who is a student with Roland at Edinburgh University.
The bikers rode in relay through eight European countries -- Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Denmark -- to raise cash for the British Heart Foundation.
The group split into two teams, each covering 200 miles in relay. In an average 17 hour shift, a team could cover up to 300 miles.
The journey had a number of setbacks, including Roland losing his bag and documents, which involved a 200 mile journey to Dusseldorf to get replacements.
Anyone who wants to support the Baltic Cycle Challenge can contact Roland's family at 18 New House Farm, Sykes Lane, Oakworth, BD22 7JW, or send an e-mail to rolandpartridge@hotmail.com.
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