THE pedal power of two Worcester solicitors has raised nearly £500 for local charities.

Wayne Thomas, director of Thomas Guise, and his wife Nicola, who is the firm's head of probate, cycled more than 300 miles from London to Paris as part of the Global Adventure Challenge.

After months of intensive training, they completed the ride in four days, alongside 200 other keen cyclists. Arriving in Paris just in time for them to see the finish of the Tour de France.

Mr Thomas said: "The ride was tougher than we expected, on day two from Calais to Amiens we cycled 102 miles, with 6,000 feet of climbing in 30 degree heat. But it was a great experience and the team spirit was just incredible. So far we’ve raised nearly £450 for charity and hope to raise more. It was a very special experience, done for two worthwhile local causes.”

The funds raised by Mrs Thomas will go to Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove, while Mr Thomas will be donating to Worcester Snoezelen, which provides a multi-sensory environment for people with severe learning difficulties.