A Machynlleth man who has ridden around the world on his motorbike seven times has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

Nick Sanders, 61, right – who runs the Nick Sanders Expedition Centre where bikers can meet fellow adventurers – has been awarded an MBE for services to endurance cycling and motor cycling.

The father-of-three who lives in Penegoes said: “I never thought that this kind of thing happened to people like me. I always thought that others deserve it more, like my own heroes. People like Joey Dunlop, Foggy and McGuinness. I’m really emotional about it.”

The record-breaking globetrotter has just completed a motorcycle and music festival in the area and will hold others, along with motorcycle expeditions, throughout the year.

Also listed in the Queen’s New Year’s honours is Elan Closs Stephens of Aberystwyth, who has been made a Dame for services to the Welsh Government and to broadcasting.

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