DRINKERS at an Accrington club worked up a thirst when they cycled there from Blackpool.

Regulars at the Sydney Street WMC were driven to the seaside town then left to pedal the 35 miles back, in order to raise funds for the Christie Hospital, Manchester.

More than a £1,000 was raised even before sponsorship started to come in from an auction held the night before and a barbecue on the day.