'Absolute legend' attempts static bike record

A fitness enthusiast is attempting to break a world record by cycling non-stop on a static-bike for 280 hours.

Paul Magor started the challenge on New Year's Eve at the Worle Centre Gym in Somerset and aims to raise £10,000 for Weston Hospicecare in the process.

The current Guinness World Record stands at 277 hours.

Mr Magor said the first few days were "difficult" and "uncomfortable" and explained he has to be wheeled to the toilet because his legs "seize up" when he walks.

"[You've got to] try and keep your head down, keep your mind together," Mr Magor said.

"You've just got to take a deep breath and think 'let's just do another five minutes'.

"Because you're on a static bike, it's uncomfortable and I can't leave the bike at all, they have to wheel me to the toilet because I can't walk properly - my legs instantly seize up,

"[When I finish] I think I'll probably cry."

His wife, Susan Magor said he has been a "machine" and "absolutely incredible".

"At about 32 hours when his knees first went I didn't think he'd make the weekend, but here we are over a week later and he seems to have recovered and he's pushed through it," she said.

"[He's an] absolute legend. You can't stop him."

Worle Centre Gym manager Candace Riley said the charity he is raising money for is close to her team's hearts.

"My mum was there and she passed away there, so the great work that they do, it's just an amazing charity and worth every penny that we raise for them," she said.

"We think he's crazy, but it's amazing what he's doing."

A Weston Hospicecare spokesperson said any money raised is "vital" in helping the charity continue its work and will make a "massive difference".

"A big thank you to Paul, his team and all his supporters," it said.

Mr Magor aims to complete the challenge on Sunday.

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