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Cyclist Adrian’s Istanbul fundraising ride makes news

Cyclist Adrian Bird’s ride to Istanbul to mark his 50th birthday and raise funds for Autism Berkshire has hit the headlines. His adventures were featured in his local newspaper, the Henley Standard, along with a picture of Adrian and the bike that carried him, his tent and other equipment almost 2,900 miles across Europe. With
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Cyclist Adrian completes epic ride to Istanbul

After more than 2,800 miles in the saddle, cyclist Adrian Bird has completed an amazing trans-Europe challenge he set himself to mark his 50th birthday, raising more than £1,100 for Autism Berkshire. Adrian reached Turkey’s biggest city on Saturday, 41 days after setting off from his home in Sonning Common, well inside the 50 days
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50th birthday Istanbul cycle ride aids Autism Berkshire

Looking for a special way to celebrate his 50th birthday, Sonning Common man Adrian Bird has taken on a 50-day solo cycling challenge across 10 European countries to Istanbul in Turkey raise funds for Autism Berkshire. He chose his destination by multiplying 50 by 50, then checking which places were 2,500 miles away, before selecting
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