TWO Dorset brothers are taking part in the Race Across America with the aim of raising £150,000 for equipment for the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Walkerbot Campaign.

Alex and Jack Forster will be cycling the route across America, which is 30 per cent longer than the Tour de France.

It covers 3,000 miles, 12 states and climbs more than 170,000 vertical feet.

Alex said: “We are taking part in the U50’s two man team event and looking to raise enough money to purchase two pieces of equipment to help people recover in the aftermath of a stroke.

“These machines will allow patients to practise 1,000’s of steps per session and is extremely effective due to the high intensity, helping them to achieve independent walking again much quicker than conventional over-ground methods."

Alex, who works at JP Morgan, spent 12 years in the Royal Marines with operational tours in Afghanistan and Sierra Leone.

He will use his experience of completing the Red Bull Time Laps to help battle the distance. He has a strong passion for the freedom of cycling and wants to inspire others to get motivated and leave the front door.

Jack is a gym owner and it has been a childhood dream to complete the challenge. He first discovered his real love for cycling when he was aged 12 and has gone on to race in the Mallorca 312, completed London to Nice in aid of The Royal Marines Charity and Macmillan and completed Red Bull Time Laps two consecutive years, as well as running a novice cycling club.

He believes cycling is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter the age or ability or the participant.

Training for the race is already well underway including 24 hour cycle events which also aim to raise money towards the project.

To find out more about RAAM contact Alex or Jack at jack@emotionftinesshub.com. To support the charity of the race visit the go fund me page: Jack and Alex Take on America 2022. For sponsorship funding for the race reach out to them directly using the email above.

You can also visit their Instagram page Forstercycling to follow their journey through training, fundraising and the race itself.