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Kiwi heptathlete Rebecca Wardell is on a mission to cycle through most of Europe and Asia before hopping on a plane and finishing her journey riding through New Zealand. 

After injury forced her hopes for a second Olympic appearance six weeks before London 2012, she’s now embarking on a trip to meet as many Olympians as possible and raise money for charity to get more women into sport.

She says, “It’s definitely not as hard physically as you might think.”

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Cycling 18,000km: Rebecca Wardell explains why it’s easier than you think

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Emma Twigg has come out of retirement, and will join fellow Kiwi Olympian Rebecca Wardell on her mammoth cycle from Lausanne to New Zealand.

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Twigg resumes rowing career with epic bike ride

After two fourth place finishes, there's some unfinished business for Kiwi rower Emma Twigg at the Olympic Games.
The disappointed New Zealander left the sport but is now looking to make a comeback at Tokyo 2020.
The 31-year-old is using an interesting training method though. She's decided to bike across

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Rower Emma Twigg to un-retire with epic bike ride

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