Daniel Dawes, of Starkholmes, and nine of his friends are taking part in a 42-mile bike ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Daniel's dad Robert died four months ago, aged 60, of an undetected heart condition and the team is hoping to raise money and awareness of heart disease.

The team, called A Pint Would Be Nice, will be taking part in the ride at Ladybower Reservoir on Sunday and are hoping to raise around £6,000.

Daniel said: "I've been doing a lot of training. We are doing quite well and I'm not to worried about it, as long as it does not rain it will be all right."

His sister Ruth said: "Daniel has always loved mountain bikes and used to compete years ago. He has recently been coming home from London weekly to be with the family and we love him and are very proud of him and want to thank the whole team– A Pint Would Be Nice – who deserve more than a pint."

Daniel has set up a donation webpage, in memory of his dad and to raise funds for BHF. To visit the site click here.