'Extreme commuter' begins bus route record attempt

Adham Fisher has held world records for traveling on public transport in Berlin, New York and Paris

A self-described "extreme commuter" is attempting to set a record for travelling on every bus route in Reading in the fastest time possible.

Adham Fisher, from Leicester, began his challenge to ride the entire Reading Bus network on Friday, in a feat that is expected to last up to 96 hours.

He is no stranger to public transport challenges, having completed a similar feat in Oxford, seven years ago.

Although this will not be an official world record attempt, Mr Fisher has previously held Guinness world records for visiting every station on the New York Subway and Berlin U-Bahn.

Mr Fisher said: "I don't have anything I'm particularly looking forward to, because I'm somewhat of a newbie to Reading buses."

"I suppose I could just say [I am looking forward to] all of the routes, because I will see a lot more of Reading... than I have previously.

"I know I will be discovering some marvellous things about Reading and Berkshire during the pursuit," he added.

Mr Fisher said his challenges normally start with the lowest number bus possible, but said "in this case, that wont quite be practical".

The biggest challenge he expects to face over the weekend is the number 702 bus, which will take him roughly 40 miles (64km) out of his way.

The route travels from Legoland in Windsor to Victoria Station in central London, and takes more than two hours one way.