A gruelling challenge in aid of the Save Our Stan appeal saw bikers from Carlisle embark on a 1,000-mile continuous ride to Land’s End and back.

David McKnight set off on the journey, which he anticipated would take him 15 hours to complete and was joined by Alex Horky.

The pair returned to Carlisle, finishing their journey at 10pm on Monday evening where they were greeted by an applauding crowd.

David has so far been able to raise more than £4,000.

After setting his target at just £1,000 Mr McKnight is overwhelmed by the support. He said: “It has just blown my target right out of the water.”