Coast to coast – on a banger

A CULCHETH man is taking part in a 200 mile motor cycle charity challenge – riding an old bike he has rebuilt to rescue it from the scrapman
John James and his friend, Howard Dawson, both bought old Japanese bikes of less than 125cc which were “due for the scrapman.”
They are riding them from Saltburn, on the North East coast, to Arnside, on the North West coast, and then back – a distant of about 200 miles over minor roads and crossing the Pennines.
A group of members of the Teeside Yesteryear Car Club will join them on the challenge, riding British motorbikes or 1940s cars.
John said: “We’ll be riding from the North Sea to the Irish Sea and back again over two days, to allow for minor problems en route.”
The challenge is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care and all those taking part are covering their own costs so every penny raised will go to the charity.
Said John: “Howard and I have both got close relatives who have benefited from the help of the Macmillan Nurses and we believe they do a fantastic job for the community.
“We hope people will support us so Macmillan can continue to improve the quality of life for cancer sufferers.”
Anyone who wants to sponsor John and Howard can do so at www.justgiving.com/Coast2Coastx2