A GROUP of cyclists have completed their own Tour de France in aid of a cancer charity.

Office workers from Rainton Bridge, near Houghton-le-Spring, took part im the 184 mile ride from London to Paris.

Five employees from the npower office in Rainton Bridge joined 35 from elsewhere to raise at total of £60,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Stephanie Walker, who took part in the ride, said: “Signing up for this challenge has long been on my bucket list and Macmillan is a charity close to my heart. It’s an opportunity too good to be missed.’

Catrin Hale, from Macmillan Cancer Support, added: “We are delighted to see npower employees once again taking on such an incredible challenge to raise money for Macmillan. As the number of people living with cancer in the UK continues to rise, the efforts of our supporters at npower will help us be there for even more people who need us.

“The money raised will be used to provide Macmillan with fuel grants to help people living with cancer who are struggling with their energy bills.”