TWO fell runners from Oakworth are tackling a coast-to-coast tandem bike ride – dressed as a panto pony!
Jonathan Binney and Lee Bilbrough are taking on the challenge to raise money for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice, Manorlands.
The duo aims to ride 167 miles from Blackpool to Scarborough over two days, on July 20 and 21.
As well as raising funds, it's also hoped the effort – labelled the Pier-2-Pier by Panto Pony Challenge – will see the pair set a new world record for the fastest 100 miles ridden by a pantomime horse on a tandem.
If verified, the achievement could secure them a place in the 2025 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
Supporting Jonathan and Lee, local MP Robbie Moore said:
"HUGE respect and best of luck to Oakworth duo Jonathan Binney and Lee Bilbrough ahead of their charity Pier-2-Pier by Panto Pony charity ride this weekend!
Jonathan and Lee will be braving a massive 167 mile coast-to-coast journey from Blackpool to Scarborough - all on a tandem bike and dressed as a pantomime pony - and all in aid of our fantastic Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
The whole team at Manorlands do such fantastic work for those with life-limiting conditions across our community – so if you can help Jonathan and Lee reach their fundraising target, please do donate by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pantopony?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1-kpxmI87H2g58G_wgT8oxGdoLeknLxs0WVAuZioWgbBmkz24ZI_IMB7A_aem_6yhZuQ9eJ-hVDvcR-aRXwQ
Best of luck to you both – we will all be cheering you on!"
