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British hairdresser to cycle across Rajasthan

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London : A hairdresser based in Lancashire has announced her plans to cycle across Rajasthan in November to raise funds for research in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Hazel Bullough, 39, will cycle almost 265 miles in 10 days to raise money for the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trusts Women for Women appeal. She intends to cycle 50 miles every day.

Bullough, who owns a mobile hairdressing business, said: I enjoy cycling and I jumped at the chance. I love travelling and have been to India before, but not to many of the places Ill be visiting, so it will be a fantastic experience.

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