Charlie checks his tyres

Preparation is well underway for the Land's End to John O'Groats charity drive by Selwood's Charlie Rayner for the Leeds General Infirmary.

Goodyear has carried out extensive tyre testing to find the best compound and tread pattern for the charity trip in a 6t dumper, due to start 23 July. A company spokesperson reported that the high probability of rain on parts of the course precluded slicks so all-weather special radials would be used. Rayner is making the run to raise money to replace life saving computer equipment stolen from the Leeds Hospital. He is confident of maintaining race schedule to make the first half day pit stop at Dortmund Square, Leeds on Monday 25 July and John O'Groats on Friday.