Five Craven men have ridden down the Mountain of Hell.

A team from the High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre in Cowling took up the challenge of doing the Mountain of Hell Bike Race in Les Deux Alpes, France, to raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society.

Starting at an altitude of 3,400 metres, the 25-kilometre route went over the snow and ice of a glacier, across rock and gravel and then down a steep track.

Of the 400 people that entered the race, only 274 completed it, but each of Craven's five man team reached the bottom.

The riders, Tim Ferguson, Pete Oldam, Mick Ellerton, Jon Robinson and Jon Beyer, are aiming to raise £3,400 for the Parkinson's Disease Society.

Mr Ferguson, director of High Adventure, said: "My father-in-law has been a sufferer for more than 14 years. We're aiming to raise £3,400 because that was the altitude at the start of the race."

So far the group has raised £2,500 and is hoping to raise the rest of the money at a casino night being held at the High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre next Saturday, August 23.

Tickets are £10 and are available from High Adventure on 01535 630044.