A MERSEYSIDE man is cycling more than 1,000 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats in recognition of the care his mum received at a Merseyside hospice.

Liverpool Century Cycling Club member Shane Seiga, 44, from Huyton, has set himself a sponsorship target of £3,500 for the ride in June, which will raise funds for the Marie Curie Hospice, in Woolton.

He said: “I am cycling solo, and will cover the whole 1,000 miles in seven days.

“It is a big challenge but not as big as the challenges the staff, patients, and families at Marie Curie face each day.

“When my mum was at the Marie Curie, I witnessed unbelievable care and feel duty bound to do something to support the hospice and the services they offer.”

Fundraiser Antony Jones said: “We have people cycling both the length and breadth of Britain this summer in aid of our hospice.

“Shane’s mammoth cycle will certainly be a challenge, and we wish him luck with it.”

The charity is also organising the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge from July 10 to July 12, running from Cumbria to Yorkshire.

Call Antony on 0151 801 1412 or visit mariecurie. org.uk/ cycling

Sponsor Shane on www.justgiving.com/ shanescycleforcancer challenge