Part one of two. Former cricketer Andrew Flintoff cycles along the unforgiving terrain of Brazil's Trans-Amazonian Highway, alongside self-confessed `bikeaholic' Rob Penn. Environmental sceptic `Freddie' embarks on the 25-day, 1,200km trek to help him assess the arguments against deforestation. Starting off in Itaituba, the duo overcome their fair share of obstacles, including blistering heat and saddle soreness, as they experience everything from gold-mining and cattle-ranching to the Amazon's very own Little Chef
Andrew Flintoff and travelling partner Rob Penn conclude their cycling adventure along the unforgiving terrain of Brazil's Trans-Amazonian Highway. Along the way they help out at a sawmill, turn their hands to teaching during a school visit and take advantage of a day out of the saddle to go fishing. Then it's back on the bikes as they head for the end of their journey, although any hopes of not falling at the last hurdle are put paid to by potholes in the road
