THE wheels which carried an 80-year-old grandfather more than 900 miles the length of the country to raise cash for charity are on display in the town centre.

Denis Hedges, who pedalled from Lands End to John O’ Groats in September, has temporarily donated his bike, which he used to complete the marathon trek, to the Salvation’s Army’s Recycles on Princes Street.

For one week, shoppers will be able to see the bike as well as a photographs from the adventure. Denis originally bought the three- geared Trek bike from the shop for £120 which he said was a bargain.

Denis, of Old Town, decided to embark on his mission to raise money and awareness for the Make a Wish Foundation. The charity funded a trip for his grandson Tom Hyde to fly to Florida when he was recovering from a rare form of cancer called Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Denis said over the years he had donated a parts and bikes to the charity shop. “The staff are very friendly and helpful,” said Denis.

“Some of them are learning new skills both mechanical and customer related. This helps with employment and prospects. Prices are very reasonable.”

Workshop officer Simon Styles, 43, said the bike, which has been on display since the weekend, has already lured in customers.

“It’s a great advertisement for us to show what we are capable of, which is making cheap, safe bikes,” said Simon.