UK's cycling money man ditches capitalism after long Brazil ride


London accountant Andy Smith poses in front of Arena da Amazonia stadium where England and Italy will play for their first match of the World Cup, June 13, 2014. REUTERS/Andres Stapff

MANAUS Brazil (Reuters) - London accountant Andy Smith used to make good money in the City but says he is giving up on full-blown capitalism after a five-month bicycle ride through Brazil opened his eyes to life's real riches.

The lean and heavily tanned 35-year-old stood in the baking heat outside the Amazonia arena in Manaus on Thursday after cycling almost 8,000 km (5,000 miles) for charity since starting in the southern city of Porto Alegre in January.

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