Scottish teacher cycles 21,000km to reach Canberra Avenue in the ACT
A Scottish teacher cycled 21,000 kilometres. He travelled from Canberra Avenue in Scotland to Canberra Avenue in Canberra. The trip took 364 days.
Connor McElwaine made his cycle journey alone 364 days ago. He left from his grandparents' house on Canberra Avenue in Clydebank, near Glasgow.
He arrived at Canberra Avenue in Canberra's inner-south on Wednesday. He cycled through 23 countries.
He travelled across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, China, Southeast Asia and Australia. He passed through jungles, deserts, rainforests and mountains.
Connor McElwaine chose the matching street names for the start and finish. Canberra Avenue in Clydebank is where he and his brother grew up and spent their childhood.
The journey also raised money for Venture Scotland. Venture Scotland is an outdoor education charity.
He raised just under 5,000 pounds. When he arrived, Connor visited the statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
The statue is on Canberra street. He celebrated with a can of Irn-Bru.
Irn-Bru is Scotland's famous orange soft drink. A friend from London delivered it.
- 21,000 kilometres
- Distance
- 364 days
- Duration
- 23
- Countries crossed
- Just under 5,000 pounds
- Funds raised
Why it mattersMcElwaine's year-long journey shows what is possible. It happened through self-discipline and adventure. The journey raised money for a charity. The charity helps people discover their own ability.
AustraliaThe Scottish teacher completed his extraordinary Australian leg by cycling into Canberra, connecting two nations through a remarkable personal journey.
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