The riders will be completing the 600 mile ride when they arrive in Bradford’s twin city Roubaix on the France-Belgium border.

The 20-strong group includes members of Bradford Cycling Club, and are aiming to arrive in the French city by Tuesday, April 11.

During the ride, they will see various sights, and also get the chance to ride along the famous cobbles which are part of the historic Paris-Roubaix route.

The journey coincides with this year’s edition of the Paris-Roubaix, which takes place on Sunday, April 9.

The 600-mile course is being completed to raise money for the Bradford Bulls Foundation and Choices4All.

The group departed from City Park this morning, where they were seen off by the Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Geoff Reid.

They are cycling to Hull, where they will catch an overnight ferry to Brugge, before heading from the Belgian city to Roubaix tomorrow, on either a 60 mile or 140 mile route.

After a rest day on Friday, the riders can then take part in the 101 mile Paris-Roubaix challenge, taking in the numerous cobbled sections on Saturday 8.

The following day they will then watch the professionals tackle the famous course.

On Monday, the riders will then cycle back to Brugge and catch the ferry to Hull, arriving back in Bradford on Tuesday 11.

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