From Royton to Tenby on a bike - all in aid of a terrific cause

Oldham cycle fanatic Chris Ashley

Oldham fitness fanatic Chris Ashley is part of a six-strong team who will be putting their feet to the pedals to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Action.

The team's incredible 'Sip 2 Tenby' bike ride will take them from The Secret Sip craft beer house in Royton to Tenby in South Wales.

They will be starting the 220 mile journey on June 3 and it is expected to take three days.

The cycle ride is a tribute to Paul Manning, a close friend of Chris’s, who sadly lost his battle with pancreatic cancer - the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer - in February .

Chris said: “Firstly a massive thank you to everyone who has donated and given us such great support so far.

"We are doing the training and charity cycle, for the memory of Paul Manning and his family.

"We hope raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action will go some way to helping someone else in a similar position.”

Pancreatic Cancer Action is committed to working towards earlier diagnosis of the disease so that surgery, currently the only cure, is made available to the sufferer. 

The charity fund research into early diagnosis, provide medical education programmes, and launch awareness campaigns.

Ali Stunt, Founder of Pancreatic Cancer Action, said: “We are so grateful that Chris and his friends are taking on this incredible challenge for Pancreatic Cancer Action. Please back them in their fundraising efforts.

“We wish you the best of luck and hope you enjoy the bike ride.”

You can sponsor Chris and his team here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sip2tenby