Bristol fitness coach does five peaks whilst cycling in between

A self-defense and fitness coach has become the first person to complete the National Five Peaks Challenge by riding his bike between the five peaks.

Matt Roberts, from Bradley Stoke in Bristol, has climbed the highest peaks in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales for charity.

He also cycled 1,000 miles between them wearing pink pineapple swimming trunks.

Mr Roberts said he was “devastated” by the trip but now felt he had “done his thing” for the cause.

It took 12 days to complete the challenge, including two additional days of travel.

However, he said he had to face many obstacles along the way as his bike broke twice.

“It was the first time I almost got nailed off my bike by a driver in Belfast,” he said.

“My bike’s derailleur broke. I was stranded in the middle of nowhere and it took me six hours to deal with it.

“I had to start over, lost most of my day and started not getting enough sleep.

“That contributed to a difficult few days.

Roberts said the second time, the support vehicle crashed into a height-restricted parking lot with the bike still on board.

“The roof came off and the bike was badly damaged,” he said.

“I rode the bike without a rear brake on the last day, so if there had been an emergency I would have gone over the bike.”

So far he has raised over £5,000 for charities WISH, MIND, Andy’s Man Club and LGBT Hero.

“We tried to ask for more donations because it’s important that everyone participates.

“I personally donated to all four.

“I’ve sacrificed two weeks of work and been hard on myself, so now I feel like I’ve done my part,” he added.