Worthing girl learns to ride a bike – and sets off on daily five-mile charity ride

Torah Miles was determined to learn to cycle before her sixth birthday on April 24 and managed it with a week to spare.

Now, the Thomas A’Becket Infant School pupil is out on her bike every day and has so far raised £855 for her chosen charity.

Mum Alicia Miles said: “My daughter only learned to ride her bike on April 17. Her aim at this point was to be able to ride her bike before her sixth birthday, on April 24.

“She decided she wanted to raise money and chose to ride her bike five miles every day for one month, thinking she would raise no more than £100, but we have had to raise the goal on her Facebook fundraiser as currently £855 has been raised.

“Torah just wants to support others and every day she has ridden her five miles. This has been all her own doing and she wishes to thank everyone for their support and donations.”

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