A cyclist has completed a 400-mile fundraising ride to Bolton's twin town.
Alex Goulding pedalled from Le Mans Crescent in Bolton to Rue de Bolton in Le Mans, France.
The journey took ten days and began during the Early May Bank Holiday.
He raised funds for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Mohammed Iqbal, mayor of Bolton, said: "I am sending my warmest congratulations to Alex for his achievement.
"Moments such as these highlight the unity that has existed between Bolton and our twin towns for many years, and I am very proud of our continued friendship."
The mayor’s office in Bolton read about Mr Goulding’s fundraising efforts via his Facebook page and contacted him.
They then got in touch with the mayor’s office in Le Mans.
French officials welcomed him with a civic reception on arrival.
Mr Goulding, along with his parents, met Stephane Le Foll, mayor of Le Mans, and Deputy Mayor Ms Sophie Moisy.
Bolton has been twinned with Le Mans since 1973.
In April 2025, the town also celebrated the 50th anniversary of its twinning with Paderborn, Germany.
Find out more about town twinning here by visiting www.bolton.gov.uk/policies-strategies-procedures/town-twinning.
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