Saltash man completes 2,800 mile scoot across Australia - BBC News

Bob Brown from Saltash has ridden a non-electric scooter from Perth to Sydney.

Image source, Bob BrownImage caption, Bob Brown embarked on the challenge in July and finished on Monday

A man has completed a challenge to cross the width of Australia on a non-electric kick scooter.

Bob Brown from Saltash, Cornwall started his journey in July and travelled about 2,800 miles (4506km) from Perth to Sydney, where he finished his trip on Monday.

He said he hoped to break two Guinness World Records - to become the fastest person to cross the country on a kick scooter, while also being the first to travel the route by three different methods, running, cycling, and scootering.

Brown said "after a lifetime packed with adventure, at 57-years-old I wanted another epic adventure before I got too old".