A BID to raise £2,500 to pay for roof repairs at St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen, was boosted by a bike ride along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Church warden Christopher Rugg, along with Tracey Robinson, cycled 129 miles, raising more than £800 in the process.

They started the ride on Wednesday last week, and although they planned to finish in two days, bad weather saw them end the challenge on Friday.