Paralysed man becomes the first person ever to ride the length of Britain using a bike - controlled by his chin
Andy Walker, 47, was left 'emotional' after he completed his epic 1,000-mile voyage from Lands End to John O’Groats yesterday (Sat) in a battery-powered quad cycle.
The ex-competitive swimmer spent two gruelling weeks travelling along the spine of the country - covering distances of up to 85 miles a day.
He has so far raised over £12,000 - part of which will go towards a new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease for those affected by the incurable condition.
Speaking about his world-record-setting achievement at the finish line, Andy said: “It’s emotional. I was crying might eyes out.
"Without a doubt, it’s the biggest challenge that I’ve ever encountered in my life."
The ex-competitive swimmer spent two gruelling weeks travelling along the spine of the country - covering distances of up to 85 miles a day.
He has so far raised over £12,000 - part of which will go towards a new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease for those affected by the incurable condition.
Speaking about his world-record-setting achievement at the finish line, Andy said: “It’s emotional. I was crying might eyes out.
"Without a doubt, it’s the biggest challenge that I’ve ever encountered in my life."
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00:00I'm sure those double welder will feel it right now man, it's f***ing amazing.
00:29It's f***ing amazing.
00:33Wow, I can't believe it.
00:35That's great.
00:38I told you we'd test it.
00:40You know what I mean?
00:41Yes, it's good.
00:43It's f***ing awesome.
00:54Well, I don't know what they are.
00:57Go, go.
01:04Okay.
01:05Go.