EXAMINER news deliverer David Handley went more than an extra mile to raise cash for charity.
The Newsome High School pupil, who turns 15 on Friday, rode the longest, hardest Charity Challenge bike route.
David's more used to riding his mountain bike a mile or two during his paper round.
But on Sunday he pedalled 48 miles - in memory of two late family members.
David, of Fanny Moor Crescent, Lowerhouses, explains: "I lost my grandad, Miles Massey, to cancer 10 years ago and my uncle, Denis Godfrey, died in March this year.
"He was a great uncle. He always liked a laugh and a joke and he was very kind."
Thoughtful David chose Huddersfield Cancer Support as his charity to give his £70-plus sponsorship money to.
He was among 1,400 to take part in the Examiner Challenge.
David, who has a brother and a sister, was determined to enter for the 48-mile road ride, even though a pal dropped out.
He says: "My mate hurt his leg and he couldn't go, but I still really wanted to do it."
Most of the cyclists who took part in the tough ride were very experienced.
David's father, who is also called David, went around the route by car to keep an eye on his progress.
The challenge took him from 9.30am to just before 6pm.
He said: "I was really daunted on Sunday morning, I was pretty scared.
"It was hard work. I think I'll stick to cycling on my paper round, I'm not planning any more long-distance rides at the moment."
His mum Yvonne, a retired care assistant, added: "He did really well. As cancer has affected our family, he was determined to make the effort."
David is a member of Huddersfield Sea Cadets. He is hoping for a career in the navy or army when he leaves school.
The Charity Challenge raised a whopping £50,000 for 102 good causes.
