AN ENHAM Trust resident has completed an epic 47-mile cycling challenge.

Shaun Barker, a resident at one of Enham Trust’s residential care homes, set himself an 8-week cycling challenge where he hoped to cycle 75 kilometres (47 miles) using an adaptable static exercise bike, the exact distance from Enham Trust all the way to his family’s home in Gosport.

On Wednesday, 28 March Shaun completed his challenge in aid of Enham Trust, raising a total of £677.

Funds raised will support the Physiotherapy Services at Enham Trust, including maintaining its accessible bike which Shaun has enjoyed cycling on.

The finale saw Shaun’s friends, family and staff at Enham Trust come together to cheer him on for the last 3km of his challenge where a celebration was held for Shaun. He was even joined for the last leg of his journey by other residents of the Trust who used a similar static bike to accompany him on the final stretch.

Kerrie Morley, Fundraiser at Enham Trust said: “It was great to support Shaun with his cycling challenge. He has raised a fantastic amount that will provide great benefits for our clients accessing physiotherapy services. Not only that, Shaun now feels fitter and stronger than he did before taking on this amazing challenge and he is looking forward to continuing with his new-found love of cycling whenever possible.”