TWO Upton teenagers will be pedalling furiously to raise £1,000 to provide clean water for developing countries.
The sponsored ride with a difference is being staged by Luke Leighfield, of Longfield, and Andrew La Fontaine, of Monsell Lane, who will be joined by Sam Goad, of Gloucester.
The 14-year-olds plan to cycle the nine miles from Upton to Tewkesbury on June 5 to raise money for Water Aid.
But instead of completing the trip on racers or mountain bikes, the trio will be setting off on monkey bikes and a unicycle, meaning it will take them about four hours to complete the journey.
"We're doing the ride because we wanted a challenge to do on our bikes and this seemed quite challenging," said Luke.
"But afterwards, I thought, if I'm going to do this I might as well raise some money at the same time for a great cause.
"So that's what we're doing and we hope people will support us in our bid to raise over a £1,000."
Proud dad Robin Leighfield, who will help supervise the ride, said his son's imagination had been fired during a recent family trip to The Gambia.
"Since then he's been very keen to do something for the people of Africa," said Mr Leighfield. "Just one water pump can supply a whole village."
Anyone who would like to sponsor the boys should ring Luke on 01684 592970.
l Andrew La Fontaine and Luke Leighfield get ready for their sponsored ride. 20184160D
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