Pete Linnett, 3x World’s Strongest Disabled Man, will attempt to hand-cycle 100 miles from Leicester to Skegness this summer in aid of the charity Spinal Research.
The 56-year-old, who was born with spina bifida and uses crutches to walk, will attempt the event on 15 August with 6 close friends.
“I am one of the lucky few who can still walk, and I exercise this by supporting those who can’t,” the man from Glen Parva said. “Spinal Research is a cause close to my heart because I know there are a lot of people worse off than me”.
Pete, who is also a 4x World Bench Press Champion, first wanted to attempt this challenge in 2015 but broke his knee so had to pull out.
He then managed to complete the challenge in 2017 and raised nearly £1000 for Spinal Research in the process.
“I swore I’d never EVER do it again, but I am too easily persuaded!” the former British Paralympian said.
While training, Pete also planned another challenge to take on afterwards, where he will bench press 10 reps at 60kg every 5 minutes for 6 hours, also in aid of Spinal Research.
For more information about Pete Linnett go to his Instagram @petelinnett_poweror to donate, https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pete-linnett1
For more information about Spinal Research contact info@spinal-research.org or call on 020 7653 8935