A 54-year-old cycling coach is taking on all nine stages of the Tour de France Femmes before the official event to raise money for a leukaemia charity.
Michelle Sharland, from West Horsley in Surrey, will cycle 1,175km (730 miles) over nine days with a team of 23 female amateur cyclists.
Sharland is taking on the challenge, which starts on 31 July and will see participants climb 18,795m (61,663ft), for Cure Leukaemia.
She said: “This is more than just a cycling event, it’s an opportunity to push myself beyond my limits while supporting an incredible cause. Knowing that every mile ridden can help bring hope to children and families affected by blood cancer is what keeps me going.”