An Alsager man has done it - pedalled the length of Britain and slept in a tent to raise money for Cancer Research. 

Retired electrical engineering manager, Simon Perry, has so far raised £4,675.00 plus £885.90 in Gift Aid from the bumper challenge link here where he was joined by fellow cyclists from the town's Alsager Harlequin's cycling club. 

The 66-year-old was one of 800 cyclists who took part in the 'Ride Across Britain', covering 980 miles in nine consecutive days. 

He finished at John o'Groats then caught a night train back to Crewe from Inverness. 

Simon before he set off on his epic ride. (Photo: Nub News)

He said previously: "It's such a great thing to do and gets you out into the countryside. I've done several long practice rides for this. 

"I cycle around twice a week usually and have cycled to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and back in a day. 

"I've also cycled to Gloucestershire and back. We'll be sleeping in tents along the way, camping a various places including racecourses. They'll be food stations along the way. 

Simon is a regular cyclist. (Photo: Simon Perry)

"I wanted to do this for Cancer Research as everyone has a story to tell about someone they know who has had cancer." 

Simon took up cycling regularly when he retired from work. (Photo: Simon Perry)

Simon has set up a page to donate funds to and has been helped in his fundraising bid and there's still chance to donate here 

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