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From Vienna to Corfu in my father's wheeltracks

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From Vienna to Corfu in my father's wheeltracks

In 1978, my Dad set off from Vienna on a purple Reynolds 531 touring bike with his eyes set on Greece. 47 years later, I retraced his path.

By Phineas Rueckert

Photography by Phineas Rueckert

19 DECEMBER 2025 | UPDATED 11.42 PM BST

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