Mr Farr who has osteoarthritis in his knees, a pacemaker and only one kidney, said he suffers from “terrible pain” all down one side but has “still got the will to do it.”
“Back in 2002 I had meningitis – that’s what nearly killed me. It took me eight months to get over that one,” he said.
“And I’ve had two strokes. I had one just after Easter last year and I had another just before Christmas – so it’s been a bit of a nightmare.”
He said arriving back in the village he has lived in all his life and being applauded by the locals was the highlight.
“It was absolutely fantastic. I’ve never learnt to drive because all my work was local so most days I go out on the bike,” he said.
“My right knee is killing me and my thighs feel terrible but it was a fantastic achievement.”