Leeds man’s global cycle ride for two charities

Reece Gledhill – assistant scout leader with the 16th Airedale Yeadon Methodist group – survived illness, an attempted robbery and being struck by two cars during his journey through 21 countries in three continents.

Mr Gledhill, 24, completed the self-funded ride without support along the way. He relied on the generosity of people he met on route and spent most nights wild camping.

His mammoth efforts have raised around £3,000, which will to be split between UNICEF and the Scout Association.

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He started the cycle ride at Yeadon Methodist Church and travelled through France, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia before heading through China.

He cycled through Mongolia and flew from there to Los Angeles in America and rode to New York.

Mr Gledhill was twice hit by cars while cycling through Kyrgyzstan in central Asia and had to fend off muggers in Mongolia.