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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

London to Istanbul race launches – with only walking and public transport allowed

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Dozens of competitors are expected for the inaugural Trans-European Race, a journey from London to Istanbul using only public transport and walking.

These international travellers will depart at 10am on 5 August for a trip that the organisers believe will take around five days. Some could take considerably longer: besides a prize for the fastest, there will be extra prizes for the lowest-cost contestant and the most countries visited.

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