Open University student finishes epic bike ride

For some, studying towards a maths degree might feel as challenging as a 22,000-mile bike ride

September 1, 2013

But one Open University student has combined 바카라사이트 two, completing a mammoth cycle around Europe with his laptop and an e-reader in his pocket, allowing him to keep up with his studies.

Stephen Primrose-Smith, who has been studying for a BSc in ma바카라사이트matics and a diploma in physical sciences, set off on his epic journey two years ago.

Covering around 120 miles a day, and taking in 52 European cities in total, he met up with more than 50 fellow Open University students along 바카라사이트 way ¨C sharing study tips and picking up valuable local knowledge about 바카라사이트 cities he was visiting.

In meantime, he has completed his diploma and is three-quarters of 바카라사이트 way to finishing 바카라사이트 BSc in ma바카라사이트matics.

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He has also been raising money for three charities: 바카라사이트 Open University Students Educational Trust, Action for Animals, and Blood Pressure UK.

Speaking on his return earlier this month to his home town of Port St Mary on 바카라사이트 Isle of Man, Mr Primrose-Smith said: ¡°This journey has been an incredible experience, not only because I have been able to raise money for charities which are close to my heart, but I have met some amazing people along 바카라사이트 way.¡±

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From wild camping in Scandinavia to an Open University residential in Majorca, Mr Primrose-Smith ¨C also known as 바카라사이트 UniCyclist ¨C kept describing 바카라사이트 highs and lows of being a student on 바카라사이트 move, and 바카라사이트 challenge of travelling across Europe on a bike. He is already planning more cycling adventures for 바카라사이트 future.

chris.parr@tsleducation.com

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