Principal club sponsor Patrick McIntosh has reached Vladivostok on the Pacific coast of Russia having crossed the largest land mass on the planet by bicycle.

Patrick is raising funds for, and awareness of, cancer having survived three types and by cycling over 12,000 km to Tokyo from London he is demonstrating the power of exercise, diet, and positivity in the battle against the disease.

Details of his epic journey can be found on his website here

After a few days off in Vlad, Patrick and his wingman Glenn cross to southern Japan by ferry to complete the final 1,000 km to Tokyo by bike in time for the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup.