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Man cycles 264 miles through London for ‘GPS-drawn’ Olympic artwork

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Man cycles 264 miles through London for ‘GPS-drawn’ Olympic artwork

Nico 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.”

Nico 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

Nico 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

Nico Georgiou Picture of Herne Hill velodromeNico Georgiou

The route took him to the Herne Hill Velodrome – a 1948 Olympics host venue

Nico Georgiou Nico Georgiou with other cyclists with London's skyline in the backgroundNico Georgiou

He was given encouragement from fellow cyclists

Nico Georgiou White horse at a field gateNico Georgiou

He also had support from creatures more used to running than cycling

Nico Georgiou Night picture of the palace of wesminsterNico Georgiou

Mr Georgiou says his solo bike ride took a month to plan

Getty 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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