First class effort as Bath postman cycles length of Britain

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A postman from Bath has biked the length of the UK solo in aid of cycling charity Sustrans.

Iain Nussey from Snow Hill, rode the Land's End to John O'Groats route on a loaded touring bike, with detours to the Isle of Skye, the Lake District and Dartmoor.

The 37-year-old clocked up 1,060 miles in just over two weeks, while battling torrential rain and winds of up to 70mph, and spending most nights under canvas.

He said: "I really enjoyed the freeness of travelling and camping."

Bristol-based Sustrans promotes sustainable transport in the UK and is best known for the National Cycle Network, which encourages cycling for its health and environmental benefits.

Iain has so far raised £680, with donations from the Norland Nursery and the Royal Mail, and the money still coming in.

"I'm absolutely overwhelmed at people's generosity and support," he said.

His next big challenge is to cycle the width of Britain from North Wales to the east coast of England.