A CYCLIST from Littledean has been on the longest commute to work of his life - but at least he raised £3,000 for charity.

Jeremy Goodwin was among nine cyclists who took on the gruelling challenge to cycle 250 miles from Land's End back to his workplace in Cheltenham, to raise money for leukaemia charity, LINC.

The 32-year-old who works at UCAS, the universities and colleges admissions service, set off on his two-day adventure on Sunday, May 19 before reaching his work place on Monday afternoon.

Jeremy, who works as a software tester, said: "We spent 16 hours in the saddle and battled formidable hill ranges. As the majority of the fundraisers were relatively inexperienced at riding long distances, they were all in serious training for over four months.

"I am over the moon that we raised over £3,000 for LINC (Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund).The charity work hard to improve the care of cancer patients and their families.

"LINC is supported by the riders' colleague Catherine Beck, who recently returned to work at UCAS after being diagnosed with leukaemia just over a year ago, following a routine GP visit.

"I'm absolutely shattered. I don't want to go anywhere near a bike for at least six weeks – the most riding I did before this was three hours at a time. Everyone did so well, and we've raised lots of money for LINC which is very close to our hearts here at UCAS. Now I need a shower and a beer!"