Leeds cyclist to travel across Vietnam and Cambodia for St George's Crypt charity

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Nov 2018, 05:00 BST
Updated 19th Nov 2018, 10:54 BST
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He will take in some of the world's most-stunning landscape views, passing through centuries of history along his quest in aid of charity - all while travelling on a bicycle.

Fundraiser Gary Hudson is now preparing to saddle up to take part in a cross-country cycling challenge through Vietnam and Cambodia.

The 50-year-old, from Middleton, will begin his journey tomorrow and aims to finish by November 27 - ten days later.

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After self-funding the trip to Asia, the dad-of-two has already raised more than £2,000 for the St George's Crypt homelessness charity in Leeds.

Gary Hudson is preparing to cycle across Vietnam and Cambodia. Picture: Tony Johnson.Gary Hudson is preparing to cycle across Vietnam and Cambodia. Picture: Tony Johnson.
Gary Hudson is preparing to cycle across Vietnam and Cambodia. Picture: Tony Johnson.

"I have always been passionate about helping the homeless and always wanted to go to Vietnam and Cambodia ever since I was a young child," he told the YEP.

"I have been volunteering down at St George's Crypt, going behind the scenes.

"I've been able to see what they do and all the great projects they do for the homeless and vulnerable people of Leeds, they do so much work and a fantastic job.

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