A Crowland Cares community driver has turned roadie for her son and his chums on a charity cycle to Edinburgh.
Christine Todd has taken four days off her voluntary role taking residents to hospital appointments to support The Cycle Sandwich team over a gruelling 400-mile journey.
However Christine, of South Street, doesn’t think they have bitten off more than they can chew. She said: “I think they are bonkers, but they are raising money for the Sue Ryder hospice in Peterborough which serves this area, so it’s a really good cause.
”I’m going to drive the truck with a spare bike, pump and luggage and just be there for support.”
The team of son David, Martyn Bolam and Graham Motley set off from Peterborough today (Tuesday) with the first stop tonight at Hull.
On the way, in addition to the ride, David and Martyn will swim five miles along the River Nene and then run the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday.
David (33), an IT service manager, said: “That’s why we are calling it a sandwich - a swim sandwiched between a ride and a marathon.
“I’ve called it this because you get a nice slice of swim, a huge filling of cycle and then a top slice of run.
“None of us have any specialist connection with Sue Ryder, we just all believe they are a worthy charity and could use the money.”
The team is hoping to raise £2,000 For more details about the fundraiser and how to make a donation, visit www.thecyclesandwich.co.uk