They couldn't get a job - so they got on their bikes for 3,000 miles
The call for people to get on their bikes was never more taken seriously than by these two keen cyclists in the 1980s.
Two lads who failed to find full-time work did just that when they got on their bikes and rode for 3,000 miles.
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Nick Connor, from East Boldon, and Andrew Pearson from Sunderland, planned cycle to Morocco in 1989 to raise cash for Save The Children.
Nick and Andrew decided to use the time that they had on their hands for a good cause.
Nick (17), of Belle View Villas, said at the time: It gives us something worthwhile to do.”
He added: “We are both getting in training for it now.”
How did they do on the three month adventure?
Their 3,000-mile round trip was due to take in France and Spain as well as Gibraltar. And the duo, who went to school together on North Tyneside, were hoping their efforts would help to raise £5,000.
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Does anyone know how the lads did on their journey?
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