SHOP owner Matt Bunce went cycling for recycling.

He was among those working in the shoe repair industry who took part in a charity ride to promote a green message and raise £20,000 for Children in Need.

The cyclists each rode a stretch of around 20 miles with the aim of getting a well-worn pair of shoes owned by actor Felicity Kendal from one end of the country to the other.

The shoes were soled, heeled and polished along the way to mark National Shoe Repair Week.

Mr Bunce, 38, owner of Elise Services in Weymouth, took 2 hours and 25 minutes to ride from Dorchester to Lyme Regis.

He said: "There was a lot of spray on the road as it rained in the morning and I encountered some fog at Askerswell.

"It was tough going at times, especially on the uphill stretches, but I really enjoyed it and I'm chuffed with myself for having completed the ride.

"I'd like to thank everyone who supported me. I managed to raise about £700." Mr Bunce said he might get on his bike again for next year's challenge.