A TEAM of fundraisers from a Bournemouth gym are taking on 24-hour cycling challenge.
The 12 CrossFit Bournemouth members will be cycling the distance of the Tour of Britain to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Using three Concept2 Bike Ergs to cycle 1,355k, each participant will be riding at an average speed of 20k an hour for an hour at a time in relay, with all three bikes being constantly in use for the 24 hours.
The members taking part range in age from 22 to 65 years old and they will be taking to the saddle at Crossfit Bournemouth, in Castle Lane West, at 9am on Friday, May 3.
Linda Thornton, secretary for the charity, said: "We can’t thank Martyn and his team enough for this fantastic support and thanks must also go to Primera Sports who are supplying “undershorts” for all the riders. Go smash it guys!"
The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was set up in memory of John Thornton who was killed in Afghanistan in 2008. The charity provides opportunities for young people to help them to develop as individuals and fulfil their ambitions.
Visit justgiving.com/fundraising/crossfitbournemouth to donate to the cause.
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