Mum and daughter in Stratford Cycle Challenge

Zoe Anderson, 24, who lives at The Maltings, and her mother Frances, 55, will take part in their own Olympic adventure when they take part in the Stratford Cycle Challenge tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.

The women will set of from Stratford in London, home of the 2012 Olympic Velodrome, and ride for 110 miles, navigating their way along country lanes and through picturesque villages before finishing in Stratford-upon-Avon .

Miss Anderson, a post-graduate student at Warwick University, said: “Parkinson’s UK is a fantastic charity that’s close to my heart so when I heard about the event I knew I wanted to be part of it and raise funds to support their vital work.”

Every hour someone in the Uk is told they have Parkinson’s and one in 20 is under the age of 40.

There are about 100 people with Parkinson’s in Leamington.

Parkinson’s UK brings patients, and their families and carers together through its network of social groups, its website and its confidential helpline.

Specialist nurses, supporters and staff provide information and training on every aspect of the neurological disease.

The charity is leading the work to find a cure.

The Stratford Cycle Challenge is aimed at raising £10,000 for Parkinson’s UK.

For more information about the charity call 0844 225 3733 or to sponsor the women visit www.justgiving.com/Frances-and-Zoe-Anderson