Steve's pedalling his way to Paris
CIVIL engineer Steve Guilbert is on his way to Paris – on a bike. Keen cyclist Mr Guilbert, 57, of Offwell, is taking part in a charity bike ride from London to the French capital.
CIVIL engineer Steve Guilbert is on his way to Paris - on a bike.
Keen cyclist Mr Guilbert, 57, of Offwell, is taking part in a charity bike ride from London to the French capital.
The past-president of Honiton and District Lions Club is aiming to raise �1,700 for children's charity Action Medical Research.
He set off on the 315 mile cycle yesterday (Tuesday) and hopes to complete the challenge in four days.
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"I'm doing it to raise money and get fit," Mr Guilbert told the Herald.
Fellow Lions in Honiton gave him a cheque for �1,200 last week. Club president Ed Pescud presented the cheque. Honiton Lions' Ladies are also supporting Mr Guilbert's effort - to the tune of �250. Before setting off, he said: "It's quite a challenge, but I'm looking forward to it.
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