Hundreds of people welcomed three hardy cyclists as they completed a gruelling 214-mile journey in aid of a Carlisle teenager - in just 24 hours.

Pirelli workers Callum Powell, Richard Wroughton and Jeremy Edwards set off from the Carlisle factory in Dalston Road on June 30 and arrived at the company's plant in Burton, Staffordshire, the following day.

They braved a range of weather conditions in order to make it to the sister factory and raise as much cash as possible for 17-year-old Michael Johnstone.

The youngster, who went to Caldew School, h ad to have part of his leg amputated after being involved in a collision outside the city factory in January alongside five of his friends.

Locals have rallied round to support the youngster, whose dad Mike works at Pirelli, with a number of fundraising initiatives.

So to raise money the three cyclists, who all work at Burton, came up with the charity challenge and were supported by Darren Irving who works at the Carlisle plant and knew of Michael's story.

Darren cycled alongside the rest of the group for as many miles as possible in order to ensure these donations were received. He then followed in a van for the most part of the journey in case the riders encountered any issues en route.

Despite some very sore legs at the finish, the employees completed their epic ride in less than 24 hours.

The trio's plan was to leave from the Carlisle factory heading up to Shap before pedalling on through the Lake District and along the A6 through Lancashire.

After resting for a few hours on the outskirts of Manchester, they then were to set off again during the early hours of the morning and headed out through the Peak District.

Their journey will have seen them climb 4,688 feet and consume an estimated 10,000 calories.

They were welcomed at the finishing line by more than 450 people, a crowd made up of staff, families and local residents as the company held its popular Pirelli Family Day.

It was there was there that the riders' fundraising total of £1,1750 was announced and with donations on the day the overall figure that will be donated to Michael is just over £2,500.

Pirelli UK CEO Dominic Sandivasci, said: “It was a fantastic achievement by Richard, Callum, Jeremy and Darren.

"They certainly went above and beyond with their efforts to help raise significant funds for a teenager who has had his world turned upside down."

The day in Burton followed an event in April in Carlisle that marked the start of the Pirelli International Rally, part of the British Rally Championship.

It is hoped the money raised for Michael can help to buy him a specialist sports prosthetic.