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Soon after my thirteenth birthday, I had earned enough money from a paper round to buy my first bike. It was to change my life ...

I Went There On My Bike: Part 2 - The first time I set foot in Manchester University was when I arrived as a Fresher in the autumn of 1958.

I Went There On My Bike: Part 3 - In the summer of 1959, I wrote a letter that was to change my life...

I Went There On My Bike: Part 4 - After my first taste of France, I went back to continue my studies - and to plan my next big adventure.

I Went There On My Bike: Part 5 - Rather then spend lots of money on expensive travel, I prepared myself for a 500 mile journey on my bike.