A CYCLIST from Wrexham has joined the fight against cancer by riding from London to Paris in a women v cancer charity cycling challenge.

Linda Hampton-Jones is being sponsored by local firm Fibrax and Ellis Blackman, sales manager for the Cycling Division, has provided technical support and advice throughout her training.

Linda took on this challenge in memory of her friend’s daughter, Hayley Jones, who died at the age of 36 having been diagnosed with cervical cancer.

The ride was the ninth women v cancer challenge, which saw the women cycle a total of 240 miles in just three days, ending at the Eiffel Tower.

Linda had to raise £1,600 to take part in the challenge but, with the help of Fibrax and over 50 other supporters, she smashed her target by raising £3,475.

After the ride, Linda said: “This was a tough, rewarding, emotional and utterly enjoyable experience. My thanks go to Ellis for the sponsorship and help in preparing my bike. Helping me through training, servicing my bike and offering general advice was invaluable.

"So many people have donated or supported me in one way or another and I am delighted to have completed such an epic challenge for a great cause”

Linda is still accepting donations at justgiving.com/fundraising/lindaltp.

All money raised will be used to support the work of Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.