Carl Fogarty to take part in Iron Butt

Carl Fogarty is set to make his return to competitive riding by taking part in the Iron Butts challenge later this year.

Foggy has agreed to head up a celebrity team in the event, which aims to circumnavigate the Mediterranean Sea in 15 days, covering a distance of 7,500 miles in the process.

The event is open to all riders, and a TV programme charting the progress of all entrants is in the pipeline. For more information, visit the UK-based Iron Butts website.