Lifecycle team expected in Germany today

Members of the Lifecycle Challenge team are expected to reach Germany today after an uphill struggle, literally.

The cyclists, now down to 41 after two sprained their knees, embarked on their feat from Venice on Monday, stopping in Lugano on Tuesday night. They left their refuge yesterday for a 140-kilometre trek that included a ride through four tunnels and across the St Gotthard Pass. They slept in huts in Altdorf last night.

They will be stopping at Villengen-Schwenningen today after a 186-kilometre trek.

The 2,020-kilometre, 12-day ride, named the Devil’s Highway, ends at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s football ground.

The cyclists include a number of foreigners who work in Malta and five from the UK. These joined the team in Venice.

Only one of the two female cyclists remains in the challenge.

This year’s edition aims to attract 1,000 new people to register on the organ donor list and raise €200,000 to buy equipment for the renal unit, improve psychological support and buy a car to be used by unit staff to enablethem to visit patients more regularly.

Donations can be made through the website www.lifecyclechallenge. com or by texting 5061 7370 to donate €2.33, 5061 8920 for €7 and 5061 9229 for €11.65.

One can also phone 5004 9065 to give €10, 5004 9060 for €20 on 5004 9063 for €50.