Two cycling enthusiasts from Narberth recently took on the charity challenge of cycling non-stop from Pembrokeshire to London.

Peter Walker and Carlos Mujica, of Pembrokeshire Bikes, on Narberth's Redstone Road, undertook the trip to promote next year's 'Tour of Pembrokeshire', which Peter has now taken over the organising of and to try and raise £1,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance charity.

"For some 20 years, Carlos has talked of how wonderful it would be to ride from Pembrokeshire to London non-stop, so receiving an invitation to attend the 'Cyclosport End of Season Ride and Lunch' provided us with the perfect opportunity for him to realise his dream, give the ride a purpose and to give us an ideal venue to celebrate our arrival," explained Peter.

"We decided to attempt the challenge on a tandem, unaided, in the true spirit of adventure, because it would allow us to combine our strengths and it would add to the camaraderie for what we both believed would be the ride of our lives," he continued.

The duo tested a Cannondale tandem for fit during an inaugural two-mile ride, added some lights and a bag and set up a 'Just Giving' page so they could raise funds for the 'Wales Air Ambulance' - the Tour of Pembrokeshire's main beneficiary.

On October 14, the pair left a small gathering of well-wishers at the Pembrokeshire Bike Shop and soon settled into a relaxed rhythm along the A40, which they would follow for the next 240 miles to London.

On their arrival at the capital city, the duo weaved their way through the traffic, doing their best to avoid the potholes, bumps and constant stopping and starting, in the knowledge that they would soon be finishing at the Cyclosport event.

"A few more bends, a handful of miles, a couple of junctions, and some traffic lights later, we arrived in front of 100 cyclists who were getting ready to depart on their sportive ride around the Surrey hills - we'd made it!" said Peter

"In disbelief, we got off the bike, sad that we had to leave it, but totally elated to have achieved our goal," he added.

Anyone interested in sponsoring the cyclists to help them reach their target can view their sponsorship page at http://www.justgiving.co.uk/tourofpembrokeshire">www.justgiving.co.uk/tourofpembrokeshire

For a full account of their epic journey, please visit http://www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk">www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk