Banbury man finishes 50-mile cycle challenge on 1940s bicycle in suit and superhero cape for charity

Long-time Banbury resident, Alastair Milne Home, did just that as part of a cycling fundraising challenge to support the local charity, Let's Play Project Banbury.

Alastair was due to ride the Annual Broughton Castle Sportive just like last year, unfortunately the event had to be cancelled; however this didn’t stop the incredible Alastair.

Riding exactly the same route, Alastair set off at 11am on Sunday July 12 to complete the 50-mile solo route, which he did on a 3 gear 1940’s bike (which he pulled from a skip in the 1970’s).

He said: "I am riding 50 miles at Broughton Castle for Let's Play Project because they are a charity close to my heart.

Last year 20 miles seemed like a ride in the park so this year, it's 50 miles.”

Alastair was a Banbury Town and Cherwell District Councillor from May 2016 – May 2018

He set up a Just Giving web page for the fundraising challenge, and a £2,000 target.

A spokesperson for the Let's Play Project charity said: "This wonderful supporter of the project has currently raised an amazing £220 for the project this year on top of his Just Giving Page, taking his full rolling total to £830 – incredible."

If you wish to support Alastair – please head to his Just Giving – Alastair Cycles Again to donate https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Alastair-Cycles-AgainThe Let’s Play Project is a charity that specialises in fun after-school clubs, holiday activities and youth groups for young people aged 5-25 with additional needs, in the Banbury area.

Their mission is to give young people the freedom and confidence to be themselves, to have fun with their peers and to increase the opportunities for young people with additional needs in the local community, whilst providing much needed support for their families

Let's Play Project are still searching for 100 local heroes to raise just £100 each. They rely on the generous efforts of people like you to provide days out and trips for young people with additional needs.

If Alastair’s story has inspired you to become a Let’s Play Project Hero and raise some much needed funds you can email [email protected].

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