A CHARITY founded by a quadruple amputee is calling on cyclists to sign up for its annual Ride Arran 90km challenge.

Corinne Hutton and a group of inspirational amputees will take on the gruelling route next month, circumnavigating the Isle of Arran in a bid to raise money for Finding Your Feet, the charity that helped rehabilitate them.

Corinne, who lives near Beith, founded the charity in 2014 after losing both her hands and feet from pneumonia and septicaemia. The 44-year-old mum is urging cyclists from across Scotland to sign up to the challenge on Saturday, August 13 and support her charity.

With undulating roads, tight corners and stretches of road that are fully exposed to the elements, it makes for a demanding challenge for even the experienced cyclist.

Corinne said: “Finding Your Feet is about encouraging amputees to realise their full potential and, as an amputee myself, I love to take on new challenges and push myself to the limits.

“Cycling round Arran is a huge challenge in itself for experienced and able-bodied cyclists so for those who have lost limbs to take on this cycle is phenomenal.

“This year, we’re going to put on a barbecue afterwards and some much needed beverages to refresh our hardy cyclists. There should be a great party atmosphere.

“All the sponsorship raised will go towards supporting other amputees through emotional help and sports and recreational projects which make an enormous difference to those we work with.”

Prior to her illness Corinne had herself completed countless marathons and physical challenges for charity. She now walks on prosthetic legs and is fitted with a bionic hand.

She has earned herself the nickname “The Bionic Mum” after gaining three world records including being the first female quadruple amputee to conquer Ben Nevis in July 2015.

Corinne will also be the first person in the UK to receive a double hand transplant, an operation likely to take place imminently once a suitable donor is found.

Finding Your Feet provides emotional and practical support to those affected by amputations or limb deficiency, helping individuals achieve independence in hospital, home, education, employment and sport.

The charity funds classes in climbing, skiing, swimming, football and cycling for amputees and many of those who attend these clubs will attempt the challenge round Arran. For those not ready to tackle the full distance, the organisers have introduced a three phase relay.

The cycle sets off from Brodick Sports Pavilion at 9.30am. Overnight accommodation the night before is available at discounted rates. Those interested in taking part in the cycle can enter at www.entrycentral.com/findingyourfeetridearran orcontact Ashley Reid at ashley@findingyourfeet.net or 07885262341.