Newcastle University

In September 2010 Rebecca Holliday (BSc Mathematics 2005) and partner Ryan Davies embarked on an epic adventure – cycling 15,000 miles from England to New Zealand.

As well as testing themselves emotionally and physically they aim to raise £1 for every mile to help their chosen charities, Guide Dogs and Amos Trust.

To date they have cycled over 9,800 miles through Europe and Western Asia, and at the time of going to press, have arrived in the capital of Vietnam, Ha Noi. The route has seen them negotiate frozen bikes, injured knees and gruelling mountain ranges but also brought them breathtaking scenery and very welcoming locals.

You can follow Rebecca and Ryan’s progress, view videos and pictures from their journey, and sponsor them via their blog.

^{Rebecca (third from left) with a group of locals in Iran, April 2011.}