A father has ridden 100 miles to raise cash for his daughter’s gymnastics club.

Tony Bland, 40, took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event on Saturday in aid of Colchester Gymnastics Club.

The North Station Road, Colchester, resident said: “It was fantastic.

“I’m still recovering. It was harder than I thought. I was knackered.

“I didn’t feel too well on the day but I got through it.”

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