PHOTO DIARY: HI Ride for cancer

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They're off! The team of cyclists riding 1,200 miles in memory of their friend are now on day six of their journey from Sweden to the UK.

Iain Forbes and his team are aiming to raise £100,000 for cancer charities during their gruelling challenge.

The cycle has gone ahead in memory of Iain's friend Harald Berg, who was due to also be riding but lost his battle with cancer just weeks ago. It was his idea to name the event HI Ride - combining his and Iain's initials.

The team began their journey in Gothenburg, Sweden - the hometown of Harald - and will end in Theale, UK - his workplace at Quadriga.

Photos so far:

Pic 1 - The team line-up in Slottsskogsvallen to begin their cycling challenge

Pic 2 - At the end of day one, the riders set up camp in Rödlix after completing 99 km / 62 miles.

Pic 3 - Day three, and after 20 miles the team lunch in Mellbystrand.

Pic 4 - Iain has the first puncture after 135 miles, only two minutes after Kristina said "Isn't it lucky no-one has had a puncture on this track!"

Pic 5 - Day four and 139 miles / 222km have been completed. During the rest day the onward route is planned.

Pic 6 - Day four and rest day is appreciated.