Edward Pratt

Edward Pratt is a British unicyclist and YouTuber best known for circumnavigating the globe on a unicycle. World unicycle tour Overview In March 2015 a then 19-year old Pratt set off from his hometown Curry Rivel, near Taunton, Somerset. He pedalled across the world for 3 years and 135 days, cycling approximately . He filmed his trip and posted videos about it on his YouTube channel. He ended his trip at the headquarters of School in a Bag, a local charity providing backpacks containing educational tools and materials for poor and vulnerable children around the world, for which he raised over £300,000 over the course of his trip. For this achievement he was rewarded with a Points of Light award by Theresa May. Motivation and preparation Pratt stated: The reason I've decided to undertake this ride: it's mainly just because I want to travel. I finished my A-levels last year and decided that now is probably the best time to attempt something like this. I want to see the world, and in my mind the best way to do it under my own power, from the saddle of a unicycle. My world unicycle tour will be raising money and awareness for School in a Bag [which] provides aid in the form of school bags (small rucksacks), to disadvantaged children throughout the world. Each school bag is filled with stationary, equipment and resources that will enable the child to write, draw, color, calculate, express themselves, and above all, learn. I'm aiming to raise £7,500 which is equivalent to 500 school bags. I'm a little scared about the ride but very excited. I've got no idea what'll happen, or if I can even make it, but that's kind of the point isn't: it it's an adventure. I just can't wait to get on the road and start pedaling.