A WOMAN with Asperger's Syndrome has cycled more than 100 miles to raise money for the National Autistic Society.

Louisa Summer's efforts have been praised by Mayor of Worcester Paul Denham who said she was "truly inspirational and deserves public recognition."

Miss Summer, who lives near Shrub Hill, Worcester, set off from Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier on Friday (July 1) and made it back to Worcester the following day.

She had hoped to raise £500 for the charity and is now only £53 from her target thanks to online and offline donations.

The 47-year-old, who has been a keen cyclist from childhood, said: "My friends and family just couldn't believe the achievement I have done.

“I decided to take on this challenge because I am autistic, and not many people understand what it’s like.

"I wanted to raise awareness of the condition.

"It took two days because I cycled through the country lanes from Weston-super-Mare after Weston Milton.

"I only used main road between Bristol and Tewkesbury then country lanes to Worcester."

Exactly a year ago, Louisa cycled in the opposite direction, from Worcester to Weston-Super-Mare, raising nearly £700 in donations along the way.

Cllr Denham presented Louisa with a certificate in recognition of her efforts.

“Louisa has a fantastic independent spirit and real drive – her one hundred mile cycle is truly inspirational and deserves public recognition.”

You can donate to National Autistic Society via Louisa’s online page at justgiving.com/fundraising/louisa-summer16-cycleride30.