Myriad features come standard, with even more on the options list, including a first-class Meridian audio system and all the latest high-tech safety systems.

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On 6 October 2007, he finally crossed the prime meridian again to become the first person to circumnavigate the earth using only human power.

BBC: Jason Lewis: Circumnavigating the world

Thus was born First Meridian -- with Hays putting up most of the backing but taking only a minority stake.

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