A young man from Macclesfield is attempting to spend 24-hours cycling to raise money for a Parkinson's charity that has helped his grandfather.

In March Jack Price-Uden, (20), will attempt to spend 24 hours cycling on an electronic bike to raise funds for Parkinson's UK the ALEX project.

This charity has helped Jack's grandfather, David, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years ago.

'If I managed to raise more than my target it would mean the world to me and my family' - Jack hopes to make his grandad proud (pictured) by raising over a grand for Parkinson's UK charities. (Image - Jack Price-Uden)

"I was always talking to my girlfriend about doing something super challenging for a charity and with my papas birthday coming up I decided to give myself three months to train and do something that will push me to my limits," Jack said.

"So, the plan is to do 2 hours of cycling pause the timer have a 15 minute break, then rinse and repeat.

"There won't be any sleep I am going to keep going throughout the night."

This cycling challenge will take place on the March 12 and will be streamed live on Jack's Facebook.

The 20-year-old is aiming to raise a total of £1000 for the charity of his choice, and hopes to do so on the build up to the date of the event.

"If I managed to raise more than my target it would mean the world to me and my family and hopefully it will also make other people with Parkinson's smile. But more importantly it's going to a good cause," Jack added.

"I have never done an event like this, and I don't think even by the time of the event I will be trained enough for it.

"But that's the whole point, I want it to feel impossible, so my mind starts to doubt itself. That's how I will complete this."

One of the 20-year-old's biggest motivations with be his grandfather Dave, who will be turning 75 just a few weeks before the event will take place.

"He is one of the most hard-working people on this planet. He always made sure he provided for his family, and I have always respected that," Jack recalled.

"Even when the Parkinson's started and up to now he's never let it affect him he still loves his life and does what he always does, despite it being very challenging."

Jack has already begun training for the challenge and also planned how he will tackle the event when it starts to get difficult.

"I work a nine-to-five job, so I go to the gym three-to-four days a work on a push-pull split," the ex-All Hallows pupil said.

"Then from there I hop on the spin bike for 40 minutes and do intense based spinning.

"On my rest days and weekends, I go on my spin bike at home on a medium intensity and aim to go for as long as possible. Normally take breaks whenever necessary.

"One thing I like about using a spin bike is when I'm struggling it takes my mind to a place where I don't think I can keep going but when your body realises it doesn't want to give up it will adapt and that idea of seeing how far I can go, it's almost like a drug you just want to keep doing it.

"I will play music but mostly it's just going to be me fighting with my mind which will keep me going."

You can go support Jack and his journey over on his GoFundMe.

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