Three busmen, who are cycling from John O' Groats to Land's End, have launched an interactive map on the eve of their marathon effort.

The three Keighley & District drivers, Steve Brier, Russell Wilkes and Brian Thorpe today set off for John O' Groats before they start their quest tomorrow, on the first anniversary of the announcement of their ride.

In the 12 months since, the trio have undertaken a gruelling fundraising and training regime. So far they have raised £15,000 but they hope the final total can exceed £25,000 for their chosen charities, Cancer Research UK and Sue Ryder Homes.

With the help of Keighley town centre manager Sandra Parnham and Airedale Centre manager Chris Gribbon, a map of the country and a daily diary will be on display in the Airedale Centre so that the people of Keighley, who have supported the team, can follow their progress. The cyclists will be veering away from the usual route and coming into Keighley at 12.30pm next Wednesday, to be greeted by town Mayor Cllr Nancy Holdsworth and deputy mayor Cllr Amjad Zaman, who cycled with the busmen on the Race the Train event.

Supt Mark Whyman will be cycling in with the team, who will be given a police escort.

Steve said the three wanted to show their support for everyone who has sponsored them.

He said: "It would not have been possible without David Brunskill, who has put together the visit. He has also put forward a giant celebration cake." Steve added: "We are all focused for that one thing and that is coming into Keighley next week.

"The reason we are coming is to support the people of Keighley and those people who have supported us. We are just putting a bit back because it has added something like 40 miles to our journey."

The team is split between nerves and excitement about the event. Steve added: " I've moved from the nervous stage to the apprehensive stage -- I hope it all goes right." Russell said: "I am really looking forward to it because this is something I have always wanted to do."