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Unit 6 Outside View Host: Three American cyclists who only have three real legs between them are cycling through Oxford on a trek from Scotland to Greece. The trio sponsored by Otto Bock USA all have prosthetic limbs and are hoping the challenge will raise awareness of the diversity of designs available. Six TV caught up with Mick Wright, Sedan Sherret and Brad Kennedy earlier on today. Cyclist: Yeah its a little tough, I don’t like cycling. But you know, if we can, you know help somebody, motivate somebody to get back to an active lifestyle and put their mind to something good, it’s all worth it. Reporter: And so whats really the point of this trip? Cyclist: To raise awareness of the abilities of those with disabilities. If you’ve lost a limb doesnt mean you sit on a couch. You can still be active; you can lead a healthy lifestyle. And you can do challenges that you may have always wanted to do when you were fully healthy and with two legs. Reporter: And the trip is 2500 miles from Glasgow to Athens. How are you guys coping? Cycling: Oh, I think were doing really well. We’re still in the, this is the first week of riding. We’re conditioning, were getting used to the--，weve had spectacular weather, it’s been, I mean ,we got sunburnt in Scotland. It’s, we’re, we’re getting accustomed to life on the road and every day our pace is increasing and were getting stronger. So I think it’s, it’s marvelous. Reporter: And will you, when you get to Athens, what’s your plan there? Cyclist: Hopefully take a little time to rest, relax vacation a little bit, and maybe throw the bike in the ocean, just the good things in life. Reporter: And whats been the worst, most difficult thing youve come acrossed so far? Cyclist: Weve had some very challenging weather and some challenging hills. But We’ve actually enjoyed all of it. It’s been difficult but I think all of the Riding has been good. Reporter: And how are the legs holding up? Cyclist: Oh great! Now we always say that our prosthet