Rad Hart-George and Nick Pleydell-Bouverie's journey began with an epic vision: to cycle the entire British coastline, visiting every lifeboat station along the way and raising money to help save lives at sea. And this Summer, they completed their epic ‘Tour of Britain’ mission. Their original fundraising target of £25,000 was quickly reached and a new one of £70,000 set. They are now only £2,000 away. The duo spent more than 450 hours in the saddle and climbed more than 175,000m – 20 times the height of Everest. ‘It’s been an amazing adventure – the planning and logistics alone have been very complicated,' says Nick. 'Our 2014 Scottish leg involved coordinating over 20 ferries, some of which only sailed once a week.’ The expedition began in London in July 2010, with the route split into 7 legs over 7 years. They reached the finish line at Putney on 29 July 2016. Read more at: thernlitourofbritain.blogspot.co.uk

THE MISSION IN NUMBERS

• 7 YEARS, 7 LEGS
• 70 DAYS OF CYCLING
• 4,660 MILES
CYCLED
• £68,000 RAISED
• 192 STATIONS VISITED
• 76 ECCLES
CAKES EATEN