DORSET care home residents have shown that age is no barrier when it comes to raising cash through pedal power.
Riders at Avon Reach in Mudeford have begun a month-long ‘international’ cycling challenge in aid of their local food bank.
They aim to clock up 376 miles on a static exercise bike, the equivalent distance from the Colten Care home to French twin town Saint-Lo and back.
The Mayor of Christchurch, Councillor Paul Hilliard, joined them in the foyer and took to the saddle to cycle the first few miles.
The in-home relay is in aid of Christchurch Food Bank+ whose representative Sarah Veal continued the Mayor’s good work by doing the second stretch herself.
She was followed by several Avon Reach residents determined to do their bit including 99-year-old Erika Pillman and Ron Morris.
Sponsorship of more than £500 has been confirmed so far, with the challenge continuing until the end of October.