Back in the saddle for epic charity ride

Not having ridden a bike for more than 20 years did not hold back an amateur cyclist from Rotherham who completed a charity challenge that took him across Gibraltar, Spain, France and England in aid of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal yesterday.

Andrew Fitzgerald was met at the finish line in Maltby, South Yorkshire, yesterday afternoon by Mrs Tomlinson's widower, Mike. Mr Tomlinson said: "We are really grateful to Andrew for the support he has shown the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

"The money he raises will help us to support children's and cancer charities both locally and nationally and help them to provide vital support and care services."

Mr Fitzgerald, 29, set off on the epic journey on Saturday, September 4 before finishing at his childhood home in Redland Way, Maltby, three weeks later.