Two London Colney businesses are hosting a virtual charity bike ride to raise money for genetic disease research.

Specsavers and Pure Gym in Colney Fields Shopping Park have teamed up to support CDG UK, which supports those affected by congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG).

The Specsavers team was approached by customers Elle Daniel, her husband Steve and their daughter Ruby, who lives with the condition.

Elle and Steve said: "There is no cure for CDG yet, but with raised awareness, we can help to find research into cures and life-changing treatments for children like Ruby."

From June 30 to July 7, Specsavers staff and members of the public will jump on stationery bikes - provided by Pure Gym - to cycle the equivalent distance from the shopping park to Great Ormond Street Hospital, one of the charity's main institutes of research. 

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Donations can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/page/philippa-akester-1718821271258 or in person at the store within London Colney Sainsbury's or at Pure Gym.

Specsavers store trainer and fundraiser organiser Philippa Akester said: "Hearing about Ruby and her life with this condition has been so inspiring, and riding from London Colney to Great Ormond’s Street is the least we can do to support them."

"Make sure you come down to cheer your very own local businesses on as we ride for Ruby this July."