EMPLOYEES from Mourant are stepping their fund-raising up a gear this month with the aim of raising £20,000.

A team of cyclists from the company’s private wealth, international finance administration and law firm divisions are hoping to cycle from London to Paris. The team, who are sponsored by Mourant and Gatorade, will need to cycle 300 miles in just four days.

‘The cycle challenge has stretched the team both physically and from a fundraising perspective. It is a credit to the individuals taking part that we are going to hit such a substantial target,’ said group brand and communications manager Justin Thorne.

‘The team have been preparing all year and dedicating the hours to some serious cycling on the Island’s roads in preparation for what will be a tough challenge, completing up to 100 miles a day if we are to finish the journey in the allocated time. The three charities that will benefit from fund-raising are Headway, Jersey Hospice, and Cancer Research Jersey.

• Picture: The Mourant cyclists get in some practice for their long ride to Paris