Essex County Standard journalist David Grocott is undertaking a marathon cycle ride across the width of the country to raise money for charity.

David (pictured) will ride coast-to-coast from Workington to Tynemouth in an attempt to raise money for the cancer ward of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle.

He chose to support the RVI because a close friend was treated there for leukaemia.

He said: "We are cycling across the narrowest but also possibly the most mountainous bit of the country."

David will be making the ride over the weekend of the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Anyone who wishes to sponsor David can contact him on 01206 508306.

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