A self-isolating man is to cycle the distance of the Tour De France to raise money for Big Issue vendors during the coronavirus lockdown - in his one-bedroom flat in London.

Jacob Hill-Gowing, 28, aims to complete the 3,500km (2,200 miles) on an exercise bike before the lockdown period is over despite never being a keen cyclist.

Jacob, a senior art director at an advertising agency, is hoping to raise at least £5,000 for the Big Issue Foundation, which supports vendors of the magazine.

A self-isolating man is to cycle the distance of Le Tour De France to raise money for Big Issue vendors during the coronavirus lockdown - in his one-bedroom flat.

Jacob Hill-Gowing, 28, aims to complete the 3,500km (2,200 miles) on an exercise bike before the lockdown period is over despite never being a keen cyclist.

Jacob, a senior art director at an advertising agency, is hoping to raise at least £5,000 for the Big Issue Foundation, which supports vendors of the magazine.