HAMPSHIRE Autistic Society fundraisers are jumping on their Harley Davidsons and heading to Italy for charity.

Natasha Hitchings, pictured, is teaming up with two other riders to travel to Forte Dei Marme on the coast near Tuscany. They are being sponsored and collecting money along the way.

Her companions on the trip are Robert Warr, the son of Fred Warr the first man to bring the Harley Davidson to the UK back in 1924, and Marcus Chapman, pictured left with Natasha. Charity fundraiser Natasha said: "I'm sure it will be fine and I couldn't be travelling with a better companion as Rob can rebuild bikes from scratch."

They set off on July 5. They will travel 350 miles on the first day staying at a hotel in Beaune, south of Dijon.

The group are hoping to watch England progress to the World Cup final before heading off through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. To sponsor the riders, call Natasha on 01489 880881 extension 208.