5:17PM, Thu Aug 9, 2012

Robbie Elliott Waxes Legs Ahead Of Sir Bobby Robson 'Bike For Bobby' Fundraiser

By Jenny Wotherspoon Location: Newcastle

Pain-free preparations for Bike For Bobby challenge

Mr Elliott did not flinch as beauticians removed every hair on his legs in preparation for his upcoming Bike For Bobby challenge.

During the fundraiser Elliot will cycle from Lisbon to Newcastle in four weeks in a gruelling tribute to Sir Bobby Robson.

He will be accompanied by triathlete and Iron Man competitor Phil Gray - who looked in much more pain when it was his turn to be waxed.

During the 3,500-mile cycle ride the pair will travel through Porto, Eindhoven, Ipswich and London.

The money they raise will be donated to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation as well as charity Break Through Breast Cancer.

Picture: Happy Robbie Elliott with smooth, shiny legs after his waxing session

The leg wax is to help raise further funds for their chosen charities and increase awareness of their upcoming challenge.

Amused Elliott said Sir Bobby Robson would "probably have said I was being stupid and shouted at me.

"I got a text from his family this morning saying good luck with the leg wax, so I know they're aware of what we are doing.

"I don't know how much money this has raised but I hope it's a lot - I hope it has been worth it."

Elliott and Gray are training everyday in preparation for the cycle ride which begins in October 2012.

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