A small cycle club that started through an online platform connecting athletes from around the world is hoping to raise thousands of pounds this weekend to help a long-serving cancer charity.
The Blazing Saddles Cycling Club is a group of keen cyclists that clock up thousands of miles every year. Once or twice a year the group organise a club outing taking on new and exciting challenges.
This year the club are taking on their biggest challenge yet and hoping to raise money for Ayrshire Cancer Support .
Photo credit: Ayrshire Cancer Support
Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing invaluable emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer.
Their aim is to improve the quality of life of those living with cancer and ensure that help is readily available throughout Ayrshire for those who need it.
All their services are provided free of charge and funded entirely by contributions from the public, fundraising events and the revenue from 10 charity shops.
The support centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock offer a wide range of services, including counselling, support groups and complementary therapies, in a caring and supportive environment.
The Arran Bike and Hike Charity Challenge is not for the faint-hearted and involves a 56 mile cycle around the island - a total elevation of approximately 3,923ft - followed by climbing Goat Fell at 2,866ft.
Goat Fell summit
The challenge is normally undertaken over two days, but fundraisers Laurence Sherry, James Welsh, Neil Turnbull, Stephen Reid, Kevin Hughes, Mark Thorburn and Alan Anderson are attempting to complete it in 24 hours.
The challenge takes place on Saturday, June 3 and is completely self-financed by Blazing Saddles and all money raised will be donated to Ayrshire Cancer Support.
For more information on Ayrshire Cancer Support, click HERE.
To make a donation, please visit the Virgin Money Giving page.
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