A NORTH Essex cyclist is taking on the challenge of riding from London to Paris.

Duncan Miller, from Colchester, will join a group of 26 who will cycle 300 miles in four days this month to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

They will ride up the Champs Elysees the day before the Tour de France finale.

They group wants to raise up to £40,000 for the charity.

To sponsor the group go to justgiving.com/teams/teameachl2p