The latest addition to the M Steel Cycles Race Team Matt Jones is preparing for his ultimate challenge (Killer Kielder) by cycling for 12 hours straight to quench the thirst of busy Metrocentre shoppers.

Matt Jones, Senior Project Officer at Sustrans in Newcastle will spend the day on an exercise bike in Metrocentre to help him reach his target of raising £10,000 for local disability charity, Calvert Trust Kielder on 13 August.

Matt hopes to raise funds by cycling non-stop from 9am until 9pm which will be the equivalent of the Sustrans Sea to Sea cycle, to generate enough power to make smoothies for shoppers to buy; the proceeds of which will all go to the charity.

 The Metrocentre cycle will kick off Matt’s ultimate challenge, Killer Kielder – a totally unique and epic off-road one day adventure – which will take place next month on 3 September.

“I’m looking forward to the Metrocentre challenge as although it will be a tough day for me it will be great to receive some support from local shoppers in my preparation for Killer Kielder.

“To support Matt in his challenge to raise £10,000 for Calvert Trust Kielder please visit Exhibition Squarein Metrocentre between 9am and 9pm on 13 August or sponsor him by visiting www.justgiving.com/killerkielderchallenge.

For more information on the challenge please go to www.killerkielder.co.uk or for information on the charity please visit www.calvert-trust.org.uk.  

Matt on the smoothie bike supplied by M Steel Cycles