World number six trials bike rider Andrei Burton has been wowing Exeter College students at a prize draw for all those who took part in a travel survey.

The Exeter-based cyclist who travels the world taking part in events showcased his amazing stunts on Wednesday 21st March, shortly before students found out who had won a new bike.

All Exeter College students and staff were encouraged to take part in a recent travel survey, as part of the college’s green travel plan. By completing the survey, they were entered into a free prize draw to win a bike, amongst other prizes.

The survey is part of a wider scheme by Exeter College to promote sustainability. It was completed by over 250 staff and nearly 1,000 students and will form the building blocks of the college’s new travel plan. The college has recently set up a Bicycle User Group which supports and promotes cycling to the college. It also works closely with the Cycle Exeter Travel Plan Adviser, a partnership project between Devon County Council and Exeter City Council. This will aim to reduce the use of the car and improve travel facilities at the college, including the provision of up to 160 new bike shelters at its main Hele Road site and Centre for Creative Industries base in Queen Street, which will be part funded by the Cycle Exeter project.

Andrei, who is also a county council ambassador, said: “Devon is a brilliant place to cycle as it’s like being in a great big outdoor playground with so much to offer to cyclists at all levels. You can ride to suit your own abilities and needs – push yourself on challenging mountain bike routes, enjoy more leisurely traffic-free routes across the countryside or use your bike to avoid congestion by cycling to work or school.”