A veteran Kirkbean cyclist began a five-day 500-mile pedal on Monday to raise money for two cash-strapped primary schools.
Ian Baird is riding round local roads in a £12,000 campaign to replace outdated computers for pupils at New Abbey and Kirkbean.
He has already been joined by others en route for his Pied Cycler Challenge – with the school kids having to match the distance on static machines.
The dynamic 66-year-old raises thousands of pounds each year for health and care charities by signing up fellow cyclists for challenges.
Ian said: “Hopefully I can raise enough funds to buy laptops for a class at each school.
Raffle organiser Karen Love has again sourced some great prizes for the big draw in New Abbey Village Hall tomorrow night (Friday) at 6.30pm.
Ian said: “I cannot thank everyone enough for their fantastic support.”
Anyone wishing to contribute to the Pied Cycler Challenge or would like more information visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ian-baird-2
