Village bobby rides the Tour de France

Caton and Lune Valley policeman Ian Johnston today set out to cycle EVERY stage of the 2008 Tour de France cycle race route. That's an incredible 3,558 kilometres or 2,223 miles, over 19 high mountain passes through the Pyrenees and the Alps! Yes, that’s an average 100 miles a day starting from Brest in Brittany to Paris in 21 days! This marathon journey is to raise money for two special bicycles that will will enable disabled children from Alexandra House in Lancaster, to experience the joys of cycling - speed and the feel of the wind in their faces, as they are pedalled by an able bodied cyclist.

You can follow Ian on his journey at his website www.bike4bike.org.uk where donations can be made online.