A young arthritis sufferer will fight back against the disease by cycling 100 miles through Surrey to London to raise money for Arthritis Care.

Daniel Moughton, 30, of Hawfinch Walk, Chelmsford, will bring London to a standstill for a good cause on Sunday, August 2 when he cycles across the capital’s iconic roads through Surrey’s stunning countryside before a magnificent finish along The Mall with Buckingham Palace in the background.

As if 100 miles isn’t a big enough challenge, the race organisers of Ride London have set a strict finishing time limit of 9 hours.

Daniel was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at just 21 when his ankle suddenly collapsed. Having experienced arthritis first-hand, Daniel wanted to raise funds to support other people living with arthritis.

He said: “The reason I'm doing the ride is I wanted to challenge myself and try and get fitter at the same time so I saw this as the perfect thing to do.

"Also I wanted to raise money for a great charity as its one that I know a lot about suffering from arthritis myself.

"I have a target of £750 but I'd love to raise more as this charity often doesn’t get the support and recognition they deserve.

"I'm aiming to do the ride within 7 hours - I really want to push myself but also I would be happy just to complete it 100 miles is a long way it will be an accomplishment."

Daniel has set himself a tough training schedule and has been cycling 60 miles over five to six days a week.

There are currently 10 million people live with arthritis in the UK, with the number is set to soar to 17 million by 2030.

The charity’s services include vital information provision, a dedicated helpline for emotional and practical support and face-to-face support sessions to reduce pain and increase independence.

Many people living with arthritis can feel isolated as their condition causes great pain, making many house-bound and forcing others to give up work early.

Arthritis Care is already looking for riders for Ride London 2016.

If you relish the challenge of cycling through London to Surrey for a good cause, please call Lindsey Kell on 020 7380 6559 or events@arthritiscare.org.uk

Donate to Daniel's cause at: www.justgiving.com/daniel-moughton1