WHEELCHAIR-bound Paul Stares is gearing up to smash a world record - by travelling on two wheels rather than four.
The 33-year-old father-of-two, who was paralysed in a motorcycle accident 10 years ago, is in training to attempt to break the world wheelie distance record.
To snatch the record from its current holder, American Robert Hensel, Mr Stares has to propel his chair on its back wheels, non-stop for 6.1 miles (9.9 km).
If the small front wheels touch the ground, it is back to square one.
Mr Stares, from Lower Broadheath, is attempting the record-breaking feat in the St John's sports centre, Worcester, on Saturday, June 4, and he reckons he will need to keep going for three hours.
"Maintaining the wheelie position for such a long distance involves both strength and technique," he said.
"Keeping the chair balanced on its back wheels can be a bit brain-numbing after the first hour.
"But one slip of concentration and it's all over."
Money raised from the record-breaking attempt will be shared between the Spinal Injuries Association and a fund to buy Mr Stares a better wheelchair.
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