A BARRHEAD fitness fanatic is hoping to add to his illustrious list of world records...and raise a healthy sum for charity at the same time.

William Cannon, 50, has set himself a target of achieving three impressive physical feats over the next two years to coin in cash for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS).

The first of these attempts will take place in November, when William will aim to break the world record for the longest time spent continuously pedalling on a stationary bike.

In order to achieve this, he is expected to be in the saddle for more than 11 days at the Anytime Fitness gym, in Clarkston.

William said: “I have competed in sport all of my life. This will be an extremely difficult task but I’m confident I’ll be able to manage it.

“I’ll get a short break each day to eat and visit the bathroom but that’s all. It’ll be very long but the gym’s coaches are supporting me well. I have a track record of achievements and hope I can add this to my collection.”

William is no stranger to fundraising or world records.

The Barrhead man has been taking part in charity events for over 35 years and has accumulated more than 600 world records along the way.

He currently holds 460 world records, including various weightlifting achievements.

The marathon pedalling session is part of a three-year plan that will see him attempt two further world records by 2020.

After his 11-day stint on a stationary bike, he aims to complete a 15-hour ‘wall sit’ in 2019, followed by a nine-hour ‘plank’ in 2020.

As a volunteer with CHSS, William hopes his work will help to raise both cash and awareness for the charity.

Andrea McIntyre, fundraising manager for CHSS, said: “We want to say a huge thank-you to William for doing this extremely tough challenge. Everyone at clan CHSS is wishing him all the best in the gruelling 11-day cycle challenge.

“People like William are vital in helping us make sure that there is no life half lived for people and their families who are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions.”