A team aims to cycle more than 1,100 miles from Yorkshire to the south of France in a charity challenge which has already raised more than £50,000. Martin Mansell and Andy North set off with four friends from Leeds Bradford Airport's runway just before 06:00 BST, heading for Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to raise money for Alzheimer's Society and Candlelighters... read more

This summer, Martin Mansell, CEO of EnjoyTravel.com and avid cyclist, will take on an extraordinary journey – cycling from Leeds Bradford airport to Nice Airport on the French Riviera – racing against an electric vehicle to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society and Candlelighters. Named ‘Yorkshire Beast Unleashed’, this ambitious challenge pits human endurance against electric car innovation and infrastructure. Martin will cover approximately 1,108 miles on his bike, including a gruelling ascent through the French Alps via "Col de la Bonette", the highest paved road in Europe at an altitude of 2,710 meters. His rival – business partner at EnjoyTravel.com – Steve Dennis, will navigate a 3,300-mile route through 20 countries in an electric vehicle (EV)... read more

This summer, Martin Mansell, CEO of EnjoyTravel.com and passionate cyclist, will embark on a remarkable challenge, cycling from Leeds Bradford Airport to Nice Airport on the French Riviera. The journey, dubbed the “Yorkshire Beast Unleashed,” will see Martin racing against an electric vehicle (EV) driven by his business partner, Steve Dennis, to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society and Candlelighters. Martin’s ambitious route spans approximately 1,108 miles, taking him through the French Alps via “Col de la Bonette,” Europe’s highest paved road at an altitude of 2,710 metres. Meanwhile, Steve will face a different kind of endurance test, navigating a 3,300-mile EV journey through 20 countries, complete with charging stops and varying road regulations.... read more