TWO Helensburgh brothers – inspired by the memory of their granny – led a public peloton in honour of lost grandparents everywhere.

Conor Hicks, 10, and his brother Ollie, 12, organised the Grannies Challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK after they lost their gran Nancy Straton in 2014.

The 10-mile cycle from Helensburgh to Duck Bay Marina was successful for a third year with around 50 people taking part.

Riders of all ages got on their bikes to remember their own grandparents and help raise money for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign being run by the Cancer Research UK Shop in Sinclair Street.

The little ones, including the boys’ youngser sister Emily, four, were also keen to take part and cycled from Arden roundabout to Duck Bay Marina.

The brothers’ mum Donna told the Advertiser: “The weather was dreadful but despite that about 30 children and 20 adults turned out to take part.

“We were absolutely delighted with how it all went. It is always quite emotional remembering why we do it.

“I think the event is popular because it is something a bit different, it helps people to remember while fundraising for a good cause. We want to keep the memories of grandparents alive.”

So far the cycle has raised around £1,000 but the team are hopeful of increasing that to £2,000 once all the money is collected.

Over the three years the event has raised £8,000 and been enjoyed by many. And the success led Donna to hint there may be another event next year.

Donna extended thanks to Tesco Metro, who gave fruit, drinks and biscuits to all those taking part; to Cara and Milan Nikolic, at The Logie Baird, for putting on the after party and buffet; Scott Graham, for supplying bottled water; Michael Logan and Mark Cavana, for T-shirts; Helen Ewing and Mick McGraw, for ensuring safety crossing the A82; and Alister Ewing for photographs.

Assistant manager, of the Helensburgh Cancer Research UK shop, Alison Sturgeon, said: “In 2015 we raised £7,500 and came first in our area of 22 shops, which was a surprise to everyone including ourselves. Part of that was down to the success of The Grannies Challenge that our volunteer Donna Hicks organises each year.

“We are grateful for her support.”