Airedale Hospital audiology manager Andy Smethurst is getting on his bike to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

He is joining four friends to tackle a coast-to-coast ride.

The group will set off from Blackpool on Monday and aims to complete the 170-mile route in Bridlington three days later.

Mr Smethurst, 44, deputy audiology service manager for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: “My goal is to raise a minimum of £170 – £1 per mile cycled.”

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