A digital advertising manager has given up travelling on the underground, buses and trams for 100 days in a bid to raise money for a children's hospital.
Remy Jansons, 27, of Worple Road, has already raised nearly £2,000 and cycled more than 1,000 miles, writes Lucy Dyer.
The self-inflicted challenge began on Thursday, September 3 and Mr Jansons is not allowed to use any Transport for London (TfL) services until Saturday, December 12.
Formally a regular user of the Northern line, Mr Jansons has set himself strict rules for his solo strike: no buses, no tubes, no DLR, no boats, no Boris bikes and no using "that cable car thing in Greenwich" as he calls it.
On all the days that Mr Jansons would otherwise use TfL, he donates the cost of his would-be fare to Evelina London Children’s Hospital in central London, and is encouraging others to do the same.
The Wimbledon resident has racked up an impressive 150 hours on a bike so far.
He cycles 10 miles to and from work each day in Farringdon and has even managed to get people from his office involved as well as other friends and family members.
Mr Jansons is raising money for Evelina London Children’s Hospital, a charity close to his heart.
Talking about his girlfriend’s younger brother, Zack, he said: "A little trooper I know was treated at the PICU unit three years ago for auto-immune encephalitis which came out the blue.
"The fantastic doctors and nurses went above and beyond each and every day and are paramount in his recovery and I know his family are eternally grateful to the hospital."
Mr Jansons, a digital advertising manager, proved his dedication by freezing his Oyster card so he could not use it.
His inspiration came from a string of bad experiences on the Northern line but it hasn’t always been an easy ride for him.
He said: "My worst cycle was from Stratford to Wimbledon, 16 miles, at 11pm after doing some freelance photography with lights, camera and equipment strapped to my back and then it started to rain."
"I’ve discovered I’m more comfortable in lycra than regular clothes."
To donate visit the website on www.justgiving.com/breakfromTFL/.
Follow the campaign on Twitter and Instagram @breakfromTFL.
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