On 4th June 2008 local 'old-boy-racer' Dave Williams along with five mates - Martyn Hallam, Martin Roper, Dave Bennett, Steve Diksa, Kev Mason - will set off on a sponsored bike ride in aid of the charity Scope.

They will cycle from Budapest to Vienna via Bratislava; in total about 170 miles. By June 7th, as the European Championships kick off, they shouold be in Vienna

For all the details of the ride and the charity Scope visit http://www.justgiving.com/davewilliamscycleeurope

The six riders are pledged to raise £10,000 in total. As of 15 November they had already secured £2,543. All sponsorship is gratefully received. If you make your donations on the Just Giving site the government allowance of 28p for every pound you donate is automatically arranged.

For more information contact Dave Williams on 07971965099, or visit www.the-old-boy-racers.com

Scope is a disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else. Charity Registration No 208231