A RISHTON man took part in a charity cycle ride thanks to a specially designed bike after losing his arm to cancer.

John Aspinall completed The Sanctuary Cycle Ride to raise funds for the centre in Langho helping him manage his terminal condition.

The 52-year-old was given the devastating news that the amputation of his left arm had not managed to stop cancer spreading through his body.

Father-of-two John, who receives alternative treatment at The Sanctuary of Healing, was told there was nothing more conventional medicine could do for him a few months ago.

Newly formed disabled charity EMpowered People gave John a specially adapted £3,000 low rider bike which can be controlled with one hand.