Claire Lomas takes on new challenge
A paralysed woman who completed this year's London marathon wearing a robotic suit is preparing to cycle from Paris to London.
Claire Lomas crosses the London marathon finish line.
Leicestershire woman Claire Lomas who has been competing in the London marathon despite being paralysed, finished the race today.
Trophy for Claire
Sir Richard Branson pledges a trophy for Leicestershire marathon woman Claire Lomas.
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Claire Lomas finishes 400 mile charity bike ride
You would think that after spending two weeks walking the London marathon in a robotic suit Claire Lomas would have taken a break, but you would be wrong.
Claire who is paralysed from the chest down has just finished a 400 mile charity bike ride from Nottingham to London.
Along the way she has raised tens of thousands of pounds for spinal research. Phil Brewster was there to see her cross the finishing line.
Claire Lomas says challenge was 'tough' but worth it
A woman paralysed from the chest down after a horse riding accident seven years ago has finished a 400 mile charity bike ride from Nottingham to London.
Claire Lomas from Leicestershire, used a special handbike to complete her challenge. A short while ago she arrived at the London Eye to cheers from friends and supporters.
So far Claire's raised almost £80,000 for spinal research. Along the way she also visited schools and colleges to talk about her experiences.
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Prime Minister congratulates Claire Lomas
Congrats @claire80lomas who completes her hand cycle around Britain today for @spinalresearch & @tnsif #clairescycle http://t.co/SfZicH9JaS
From @Number10gov on Twitter:Claire Lomas: Bike ride was 'exhausting but amazing'
Speaking from the finish line Claire Lomas described the 400 mile bike ride as 'exhausting but amazing' as she was surrounded by fans and celebrities including Gary Lineker .
The 33-year-old began the journey three weeks ago today and completed the challenge in a hand operated bike.
Celebrations as Claire Lomas completes 400 mile bike ride
Celebrities congratulate Claire Lomas at the finish line
Claire Lomas – the Leicestershire woman paralysed from the chest down, has finished a 400 mile charity bike ride from Nottingham to London.
The 33-year-old from Eye Kettleby in Leicestershire, used a special hand-bike to complete her challenge, which is the equivalent of tackling a marathon every day.
Claire suffered spinal injuries following a horse riding accident six years ago.
In 2012 she raised almost £250,000 for spinal research after walking the London Marathon in a robotic suit.
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School children gather in London to welcome Claire Lomas
Claire Lomas sets off on the last leg of her challenge
A woman paralysed from the chest down is due to finish a 400 mile charity bike ride from Nottingham to London today.
Claire Lomas from Eye Kettleby in Leicestershire, is using a special hand-bike to complete her challenge which is the equivalent of tackling a marathon every day.
Six years ago Claire suffered spinal injuries following a horse riding accident. Last year she raised almost £250,000 for spinal research after walking the London Marathon in a robotic suit.
Highlights: Claire's 400 mile bike ride
Claire Lomas to finish challenge at the London eye
Claire Lomas is hoping to complete her charity bike ride today, by finishing the last leg of her journey at the London Eye.
She has cycled over 400 miles from Nottingham to the capital.
Today is day 22 I finish #clairescycle Bisit to Chelsea Academy followed by cycle ride! Finish 12.15 at the eye. pls text legs60£5 to 70070
From @claire80lomas on Twitter:Last day of #clairescycle and it has been tough. Now on £73,000 pls donate and help me reach £100,000 http://t.co/8CmQ5hFT2A . Finish 12.15!
From @claire80lomas on Twitter:Her journey began three weeks ago today.
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