A KEEN cyclist whose customised bike has been stolen is appealing for help to track it down.

Richard Hutchinson, of Huntington, took his bike out on Saturday, and planned to clean it on Sunday before putting it away for the winter.

However, he found his shed door had been forced open and the bike, worth more than £3000, had gone.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating but no arrests have been made.

Mr Hutchinson said: "I've built it up over time and it's taken me quite a long time to do. It's completely and utterly unique. I have personally imported all the bits and pieces and if I was to go out and replace it it would cost twice as much because they were at sale prices."

Anyone with information should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.