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Danielle Desouza & Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow to Athens cycle challenge raises almost £100k for migrants and asylum seekers

Cyclists who pedalled from Glasgow to Athens have raised almost £100,000 for asylum seekers and migrants.

Thighs of Steel - a community of cyclists - set off from Glasgow on July 16 and pulled on the brakes in Athens nine weeks later, on September 17. Around 100 people took part in the epic cycle at various points, travelling through countries including France, Italy, Croatia and Albania.

The charity challenge was no mean feat as they endured sickness bugs, mountain terrain and birds of prey along the way. They raised around £93,000.

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