Re: Wave if you see this man

[Not me, someone else]

Just zis Guy, you know? deftly scribbled:

> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3070637.stm
>
>
> An elderly Russian cyclist who has already pedalled 145,000km around
> the world has taken to Scotland's roads as part of his latest trip.

Heheheh, good luck to him. ;)

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[Dave]

"Just zis Guy, you know?" > wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3070637.stm
>
>
> An elderly Russian cyclist who has already pedalled 145,000km around the
> world has taken to Scotland's roads as part of his latest trip.
>
> Muscovite Professor Georgy Goncharov, 73, said he decided to include
> Scotland because of its historic links with Russia.
>
> The professor of Turkish studies started the latest leg of his world tour
by
> cycling from London to Edinburgh in five days.
>
> He will travel through Aberdeen, Fort William, Mull and Glasgow on the
same
> bicycle he has had since 1953 and expects to do 200km a day.
>
> The highlight of his trip will be his visit to Aberdeen where he will mark
> the 450th anniversary of the first trade voyage from Britain to Russia in
> 1553.
>
> Mr Goncharov has already warmed up for the Scottish leg of his trip by
> cycling from London to Edinburgh in just five days.
>
> The starting point for the Scottish tour is the Russian Consulate in
> Edinburgh and he will then travel to Dundee, which will be the first
> stopping point.
>
> Prof Goncharov has been cycling around the world since he was diagnosed
with
> a heart condition at the age of 25.
>
> He must complete the journey around Scotland and a planned tour of Ireland
> before 6 August, because he has booked a flight back to Russia from
London.
>
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F*cking inspirational!!

[James Hodson]

On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:25:12 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
> wrote:

>Prof Goncharov has been cycling around the world since he was diagnosed with
>a heart condition at the age of 25.
>

Seems to have been an effective remedy. The man is marvellous.

James

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