Silkmen supporter and bassist for The 1975, Ross MacDonald, has completed his 1,180-mile cycle challenge.

Joined by three friends, Macclesfield FC fan Ross rode from Land's End to John O' Groats, raising over £32,000 for music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins.

The quartet travelled from the most westerly point of mainland England to the northernmost point of mainland Scotland over two weeks, covering distances of up to 100 miles a day and climbing 23,218m over the course of the ride - the equivalent of 2.6 Mount Everest summits.

Ross said: "What an experience! I think it will take a little while to really sink in as there isn't much time to process what's going on whilst you're in the middle of it.

"My body isn't entirely convinced that I don't have to get on a bike again yet, but I'm incredibly proud of what we've managed to do.

"There were some dark moments that pushed me beyond the limit of what I thought I was mentally and physically capable of and some tremendous, euphoric moments of sheer joy.

"To do that with three close friends was an honour and to do it whilst raising money for Nordoff and Robbins is such a privilege.

"I can't believe how much money we've been able to raise and how many people will benefit from it.

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"They do such amazing work and I firmly believe music therapy has a vital and incredible impact on those in need.

"Please keep donating if you haven't already!"

Brian, Ross, Matt and Darren make it to John O'Groats after a journey that took them 1,180 miles north across the UK from Land's End over two weeks (Credit: Nordoff and Robbins)

Nordoff and Robbins is the UK's largest music therapy charity.

Through training music therapists, its work can be transformative, from an adult with dementia reconnecting with family, to an autistic child finding their voice.

This amount raised by Ross and co could fund 400 music therapy sessions or go towards training the music therapists of the future, which costs Nordoff and Robbins £19,000 per therapist.

You can help raise this figure by donating online here until Thursday, April 30.

Sandy Trappitt, director of fundraising at Nordoff and Robins, said: "We can't thank Ross, Brian, Darren and Matt enough for taking on this enormous challenge to help raise money for Nordoff and Robbins.

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"Since The 1975 received Best Group at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in 2024, Ross and the band have been so supportive, and we're so grateful to the four riders and everyone that's donated.

"The outpouring of kind words across their journey was inspirational for us all. The money raised will support us in training more music therapists and delivering more music therapy sessions, so that more people can benefit from music therapy now and in the future."