Pedal power will get me through challenge
David to cycle from Brussels to Barcelona for charity
A big- hearted Paisley man is getting on his bike to take on an epic charity challenge today.
David Morrison, 34, will push off on his mammoth solo cycle from Brussels to Barcelona to raise cash for Sport Relief.
The depot manager will take on the gruelling 1000km route over the next three weeks despite his not so meticulous planning.
He explained: “I’m doing my bit for Sport Relief to raise cash that will help to transform people’s lives across the UK and Africa.
“I have looked at the route on Google Maps, so I have a plan of what I want to do, but I won’t know where I am staying from day-today which is mildly scary, but I’ll wing it.
“I will just find camp sites and places to stay along the route.
“My friends think I’m a bit daft but I think why not.”
David, who has only been riding seriously for five years, is confident he can complete the route in good time.
“Every year I cycle from Paisley to Carlisle which is about 100 miles. So I know what it will take,” he added.
“It will be hard going, and a step into the unknown a little bit.
“I’m going to be going solo and unsupported.
“I will be carrying all the equipment I need with me, all the luggage camping equipment. Everything.”
David, who lives in Seedhill, Paisley, will pass through eight different countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, France and Spain.
He is raising money for Sport Relief, which he believes is an important cause.
David went on: “Sport Relief do good work both here and abroad so I thought that it would be a good fit for this challenge.
“I hope to raise as much money as possible. So if anyone can spare a few quid then I would be really grateful.
“Your generosity really will help to make a world of difference to people living unimaginably tough lives.”
To donate to David’s fund visit, www. justgiving. com/ fundraising/David-Morrison82