This month we’re thrilled to recognise Enjoy Travel as our Company of the Month, following their remarkable fundraising challenge which raised £27,707 to support children and families affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire.
In June, Martin Mansell and his team from Enjoy Travel embarked on an epic challenge, travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport to Nice, France in under seven days. But this wasn’t just a straight journey, it was split into two ambitious legs, one by bike and one by an electric car, each pushing the limits of endurance, logistics, and determination.
The Cycle Challenge:
One team took on the challenge by bike, travelling from Leeds / Bradford Airport to Nice, cycling the entire length of France from north to south. Each day brought new physical and mental demands as they tackled long distances, mountainous climbs, and unpredictable conditions. On the final day, they cycled through the night, climbing the Col de la Bonette, the highest paved road in Europe, in complete darkness and -2°C. After reaching the summit, they descended 70 miles into Nice, arriving just as the sun began to rise. That final stretch alone totalled 201 miles in just 22 hours.
The EV Car Journey:
Alongside the cyclists, another team took on the route in an electric car, navigating their way through 20 European countries. Careful planning was essential, as they had to strategically plot every charging point to make it to Nice within the seven day timeframe.
Together, both teams completed the challenge ahead of schedule, with the bike team reaching the finish line first in Nice.
Enjoy Travel raised an astonishing £55,081, split between Candlelighters and Alzheimer’s Society.
We’re so grateful to Enjoy Travel and to all their incredible sponsors for supporting Candlelighters and families affected by childhood cancer in Yorkshire and we can’t wait to see what adventures they take on next.
