AN INSPIRATIONAL woman from Herefordshire who has incurable cancer has set off on a cycling challenge to Copenhagen.

Emmy Collett, who is originally from Hampton Bishop, was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer in March- one of only 300 people in the UK in the last 12 years and at aged 30, one of the youngest ever to be reported.

Emmy and her fiance Jake Coates decided to do a 2,000km tandem bike ride from London to Copenehagen to raise awareness and £100,000 for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The couple were seen off from London by a group of friends and family yesterday.

In the morning Emmy was treated to a surprise tea at The Ritz by her friends because it was on her bucket list.

They are now well into their adventure. If you would like to donate to the cause go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ejtandemonium.