A CHIRK factory has pledged its support to a pair of local cyclists who are embarking on a 1,900-mile charity challenge this summer.

Kronospan, based in Holyhead Road, have joined Mark Parsons’ 200 club by sponsoring the Wrexham cyclist to complete his charity ride in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.

The mammoth distance is the equivalent of riding from Land's End to John O’Groats and back again.

Mark, who will be accompanied for one length of the country by his 13-year-old son, Jack, has thanked the factory and others for their kind donations.

He said: “The support both Jack and I have received from Kronospan and local businesses is making this challenge more tangible every day and giving me the motivation to raise as much money as possible for such a worthy cause close to my heart.”

Mark will be one of the few cyclists to have ever completed one of the most UK’s toughest endurance rides within 18 days.

Kronospan, Chirk Bistro and Morgans are some of the local businesses who have already joined Mark’s “200 club” sponsoring £200 or more to help cover the costs of the logistics to complete the challenge.

Mike McKenna, Kronospan chairman, is glad to help Mark raise money through his challenge.

He said, “Kronospan is delighted to support Mark and Jack in this exciting challenge which will raise vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis.

“We will be willing them on all the way there, and then back again.”

MS is a complex and progressive neurological condition, which can affect the way people move, think, feel and see.

Mark and Jack have received further generous support from high energy food supplies, clothing and mechanical repairs to raffle prizes and vouchers from; Tesco and its shoppers, One Planet Adventure, Body Perfect, Brunning and Price Restaurants and Chirk Castle.

To support Mark and Jack on their ride or to give directly to their MS just giving page please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Mark-Parsons31 or email kellyparsons321@gmail.com