GYM members have been relying on pedal power to raise funds for a leading heart charity.

The Malvern Splash has launched its virtual Land's End to John O'Groats cycle challenge, where volunteers must cycle a combined distance of 1,056 miles (1,700km) on the centre's cycling machines to raise money for a good cause - the British Heart Foundation's Help A Heart campaign.

Hannah Rose, BHF fund-raising and volunteer manager for Worcestershire, said: "The challenge is the perfect way to get involved in the Help A Heart campaign, while also keeping your own heart healthy.

"Heart disease can affect anyone. It is only with your support that we can beat heart disease together."

The centre, in Priory Road, needs more cyclists to achieve the goal by the end of the month.

Twenty teams have signed up and the challenge was launched on Sunday with a special beach party.

The Help A Heart campaign aims to raise £1.5 million to fund research. For more information call 01684 893423.