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Fundsport Group fundraiser sets off on London to Paris charity bike ride

by Ethos public relations

A keen charity fundraiser from Fundsport Group in Nottinghamshire has set off on the prestigious London to Paris bike ride today in a bid to raise as much money as possibly for Action For Kids.

Luke Smith, who was due to take part in the three-day challenge with colleague, Mark Craddock, who sadly could not compete due to a serious injury, departed London for the French shores this morning, setting off from Twickenham. The 200 plus mile bike ride will conclude along the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Sunday evening.

Luke has been in tough training for a lengthy period of time and has been gradually increasing his distances to prepare himself for the 90 miles he’ll have to endure each day.

"It’s been a tough training period for me," said Luke. "I am obviously disappointed Mark is injured and unable to take part – it’s a blow for him and us too, but I’m focused on lasting it out and achieving our goal."

Despite going alone, he is determined to complete the cycle to Paris and raise as much money as he can for the charity - Fundsport’s chosen charity of the year 2010/2011 -  which helps to support children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and their parents and carers across the country.

Last year Kirkby-based firm Fundsport donated over £6,000 to the charity at their headquarters in London and hopes this bike ride will raise awareness of the charity and its work. Lightmain, based in Rotherham, generously donated the road bikes for the event and is sponsor of 'Team Fundsport'.

To follow Luke’s progress throughout the weekend, visit the Fundsport website - www.fundsport.co.uk, or follow Luke on Twitter @FundsportGroup.

For more information about Action For Kids, visit www.actionforkids.org.

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Posted at 24^th June 2011