World Record holder with Parkinson’s rides with Newbury as a part of 30-day challenge

Newbury Road Club has got behind a special charity challenge.

Tadley resident and chair of Parkinson’s UK, Gary Shaughnessy, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2015, has been undertaking a ‘30 Sports in 30 Days’ challenge to raise funds for the charity.

And on Sunday (September 21), the local cycling club supported him with a special ride.

Since his diagnosis, Mr Shaughnessy has raised more than £600,000, by taking on a series of sporting feats each year.

This September he’s tackling 30 different sports in just one month, with day 21 being a cycle with Newbury Road Club.

A number of members from the club came out to support Mr Shaughnessy and get behind the Parkinson’s community.

The group met at 9am in Newbury’s Market Place and riders enjoyed a cafe stop halfway through the route, before returnined to Newbury for a social meet up in the town centre.

Other sports that Mr Shaughnessy intends to complete by the end of the 30 days include hammer throwing, kayaking, water-skiing and trampolining.

You can find out more and donate here: https://www.garyschallenges.com/calendar/30-sports-for-30-days-of-September.