Pakistan, June 20 -- Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has completed stage five of his 500-mile charity cycling challenge raising awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), reaching Bath after a demanding ride from Worcester Warriors via Gloucester Rugby.

He described the experience as being in the "pain zone", saying the physical and emotional strain felt like "riding through an emotional tidal wave". Despite the challenge, Moody said the effort reinforced his commitment to supporting families affected by MND and honouring former teammates and campaigners who have raised awareness of the disease.

The fifth stage formed part of a seven-day journey from Newcastle to Twickenham, with Moody passing through all five of his former clu...