A TOP cyclist is giving his backing to a groundbreaking Manorlands fundraising challenge.

Tom Moses, of Oakworth, has tackled a ‘dummy run’ for the Sue Ryder hospice’s Midnight or Bust initiative. And he is urging people to support the event on June 20. Cyclists will set off from the Oxenhope hospice at 8pm or 10pm and will be challenged to pedal as far as possible, but must be back before the clock strikes twelve.

“It’s a great format and for a fantastic cause,” said Mr Moses, 22, who is competing in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire from May 1 to 3 with the JLT Condor team.

“The good thing about the challenge is that it’s suitable for cyclists of all abilities, because you can gear it to yourself and choose to go at whatever pace suits you. You don’t have to reach a specific destination.”

On his run, Mr Moses reached Kidstones Pass – the Cote de Cray climb during stage one of last year’s Tour de France – near Buckden. He arrived back at Manorlands with less than two minutes to spare,” he said.

Visit sueryder.org/midnightorbust for more details.