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Man cycles 264 miles for 'GPS-drawn' Olympic artwork

James W KellyBBC News
News imageNico Georgiou/Strava Strava map showing route in the image of a discus thrower with the olympic ringsNico Georgiou/Strava
Nico Georgiou's bike ride created a piece of "GPS-tracked drawing" dedicated to the Olympics

A fashion designer has cycled 264 miles (425km) across London and Surrey to create a "GPS-drawn" artwork to mark the Olympic Games.

Nico Georgiou created a Strava tracking model of the original Greek discus thrower inspired by the image used for the 1948 London Olympics.

He said the feat took him 40 hours to complete, "cycling through day and night".

"I am a proud Londoner and love my city," he said, adding: "What a great way celebrate and to look back."

News imageNico Georgiou Nico Georgiou standing next to a gold letter box with his bikeNico Georgiou
Nico Georgiou made sure to stop off at a post box painted gold to recognise past British gold medallists
News imageNico Georgiou Mr Georgiou with his bike standing in front of an Olympic rings monumentNico Georgiou
Mr Georgiou's journey took in some historic Olympic landmarks in London
News imageNico Georgiou Picture of Herne Hill velodromeNico Georgiou
The route took him to the Herne Hill Velodrome - a 1948 Olympics host venue
News imageNico Georgiou Nico Georgiou with other cyclists with London's skyline in the backgroundNico Georgiou
He was given encouragement from fellow cyclists
News imageNico Georgiou White horse at a field gateNico Georgiou
He also had support from creatures more used to running than cycling
News imageNico Georgiou Night picture of the palace of wesminsterNico Georgiou
Mr Georgiou says his solo bike ride took a month to plan
News imageGetty Images The Townley Discobolus is displayed in The British Museum's 'Winning at the ancient Games' victory trail on June 1, 2012 in LondonGetty Images
The mammoth bike ride was all in an effort to recreate the discus-thrower (discobolus) figure - an icon of the Olympic Games

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