Members of Barry Rugby Football Club have cycled 182 miles in three days on mountain bikes to raise money for friend Sam Bowditch.

After an operation before Christmas last year, Sam suffered complications that led to a coma. Once awake, he had to learn to walk again.

Riding from Barry RFC to London Welsh Rugby Club to, the group have raised over £5,000 to help Sam and his family.

"Sam's had a bit of a nightmare six months, so the boys wanted to do something for him," said Joel Williams, of Barry RFC.

"There are 13 of us riding, there were 15 but we had a few injuries, myself included. Then there's four of us following in cars.

"Our youngest rider is 25 and the oldest is 68 so it's going to be a bit of a task for some of them."

The group rode 65 miles on the first day, 80 the next and then 40 on the last day.

So far, they have raised £5,120, which Joel says has "exceeded our expectations".

"The money will go towards his homelife, and things that have changed in the short term.

"He's got a child that also plays for the club, so it will go towards helping with that.

"It's for him to start to get his life back together when he is released from hospital to help with things around the house and walking aids."

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