A cancer recovery patient, who is embarking on a year of gruelling sporting challenges every month, has revealed his next madcap exploit for charity, which begins in Wrexham.
In preparation for his December challenge, businessman Rob Lloyd, from Rhos on Sea, first gave up his trademark locks at recent event - An Evening with Bruce Grobbelaar - a fundraiser for disability charity Sense.
Now Rob, who starred in Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire, is preparing for a Grand Tour of Wales by running, cycling and walking 379 miles from Wrexham to Newport over 10 consecutive days starting on December 3.
In March this year, the 57-year-old revealed he'd been treated for lymphoma and was launching his Sense-less Challenge to help people with complex disabilities.
Funds raised from his latest efforts will go towards the cost of a new centre to help families with complex disabilities in Denbigh.
Rob had been touched by the story of a brave brother and sister - three-year-old Charlie and four-year-old Mia Clucas, who were born with a rare genetic condition and are unlikely ever to walk or talk. They will need 24-hour care for the entirety of their life and are supported at the Sense Family Centre in Peterborough.
Rob Lloyd had his head shaved to help raise charity funds.
Lloyd has already undertaken numerous crazy challenges including marathons, skydiving James Bond style; joining the SAS for a gruelling weekend of physical activity; scaling the Three Peaks and abseiling blindfolded down The Orbit - the UK's tallest sculpture, dressed in his 'uniform' orange tights and a purple tutu.
"After having lymphoma and then undertaking really physical challenges at least once a month has been tough," he said.
"But this challenge won't give me any recovery time, so it's going to be especially hard on my body.
"I will be covering 379 miles, starting in Wrexham and following the coast down to Newport. However, now I'm bald I might go faster!
"All the effort will be well worth it though. There really is a pressing need to help people with complex disabilities like little Mia and Charlie.
"I'm proud to say I've raised about £75,000 so far and I'm ready for the get go on December 3. Anyone out there that wants to join me for a leg, check out my route map!"
• Rob's Sense-less Challenge concludes in March 2022. To support his efforts, you can visit https://justgiving.com/campaign/RobsChallenge
Rob's Grand Tour of Wales
Dec 3 – Wrexham to Denbigh and Rhyl
Dec 4 – Rhyl to Llandudno
Dec 5 – Llandudno to Bangor
Dec 6 - Bangor to Dolgellau
Dec 7 – Dolgellau to Aberystwyth (overnight hotel)
Dec 8 – Aberystwyth to Cardigan (overnight hotel)
Dec 9 – Cardigan to Merthyr Tydfil (overnight hotel)
Dec 10 – Merthyr Tydfil to Ebbw Vale and Newport (overnight hotel)
Dec 11 – Newport to Barry and home
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