Jake Johnson, 23, of Rivelin Park Drive, cycled just over 17,000 miles in aid of Newlife, a charity who’s dedicated team of nurses support families of young children that face lifelong challenges.

Mr Johnson set off from Singapore on 1 January and arrived back into Sheffield 2 November to a chorus of cheers from his friends and family.

Documenting his trip on social media he hoped to raise over £5000 and at the time of writing has raised a fantastic £3,213.

Mr Johnson’s family and friends have always known him to not shy away from a challenge and after a long eleven months away were happy to have him back.

His dad, Gary Johnson, 60, of Fairborn Road said: “To be honest looking back I didn’t think he would actually do it, I didn’t doubt him but it seemed like a massive thing to do.

“He’s only been cycling for about three years, he’s been around the Peak District, Castleton, then that went to Manchester to Sheffield then he did Wales and Holland and you think the worlds his oyster.”

Throughout his journey, Jake kept in contact with his family through numerous social media channels but it was not always easy for him to keep in contact.

“The biggest problem I had was when I didn’t hear from him for a week cause then you think oh my goodness what’s happened.

“Is he okay has he been hit by a car, has someone abducted him, you just don’t really know? But then once you hear from him and he tells you about the things he had to do it was really tough times,” Mr Johnson added.

Jake admitted it was a tough journey and at points struggled to keep his momentum going.

“There were lots of ups and downs but I’m glad to be back,” he said.

“I was ill for about a month in Tajikistan, I just kept getting knocked back with food poisoning and nasty stuff which took its toll mentally.

“I had five days where I was quite down but I used the cause to try and refocus myself bit and it helped but ultimately it’s been all of the people I’ve had around me supporting me,” Jake said.

Jake’s sister, Lottie, was born with cerebral palsy and needs around the clock care.

Newlife, a charity for disabled children was able to donate a specialist seat and hoist which helped make the whole families life a little easier.

Lottie and Jakes brother George Johnson, 21, of Rivelin Park Drive knew that his brother would succeed in cycling halfway across the world.

He said: “If any one could do it Jake could do it, he’s always been the kind of guy to take on a challenge.

“I think as a family and growing up with Lottie as a sister who is in a wheelchair, she has cerebral palsy and scoliosis so there has been a lot of challenges that us as a family have had to overcome.

“Newlife as a charity has been absolutely fantastic with their support and with Jake raising all this money it is going to help us as a family and it is going to help loads of other families get the support they need.”

Now back home Jake had nothing but praise for the people he met while out on his adventure.

He said: “Most of the world is full of fantastic people, just like here in Sheffield.

“Everything is just very different, I wouldn’t say I felt relieved coming into Europe but it did feel great and significant but it was not a relief it was just a continuation of what I was doing before but with people that had a different outlook on the world.

“It’s lovely to see everyone here, I’m chuffed to bits it’s great to be back.”

You can still support Jake with his fundraising efforts by visiting: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cycling-eurasia-for-charity and you can look back on his journey through his facebook page here: www.facebook.com/HalfWorldAway