A PAIR of keen cyclists from Ellesmere have completed a 300-mile charity cycling challenge using unusual bikes.
Peter and Claire Cartlidge reached the 300-mile mark with rides around Ellesmere, Oswestry and other areas in north Shropshire, riding tandems, touring bikes and vintage machines including a Penny Farthing.
The challenge was organised in aid of Cancer Research, with more than £1,000 raised by Peter and Claire.
Both gave thanks to those who have donated to their fundraiser during their rides.
Peter said: “We've thoroughly enjoyed ourselves taking part in the challenge.
“We do have a collection of bikes and it was great to be able to ride all of them, some haven't been ridden for quite a few years.”
Claire added: “We're really grateful to everyone who's supported us and the charity.”
The longest ride was nearly 60 miles and the shortest, on the Penny Farthing, was about half-a-mile.
By the end of September Peter and Claire had clocked up nearly 500 miles and raised more than £1,000 for Cancer Research.
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