A SALON has raised over £11,000 for cancer charity Bloodwise with an epic cycling adventure.

Avant Garde’s Ian and Naomi Beswick were joined by 11 of their team on the 500km London to Paris challenge.

Ian said: “This was the hardest challenge the team has ever undertaken, many of them didn’t know how to ride a bike on the road and have had to put in many hours of training.

“I am so proud of my team, and it has been so rewarding watching them. Many didn’t think they would be able to do it, but the more time we spent surrounded by those affected by blood cancer, the more the determination kicked in for all of us..

“We’d like to say a big thank you to all who have helped us smash our £11,000 target.”

If you’d like to make a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/avantgarde