Fundraisers from the Ribble Valley Ride cycle event have donated £4,000 towards a cancer charity.

Hundreds of cyclists from throughout the North West participated in the annual event in June, which is organised and run by the Rotary Clubs of Accrington and Clitheroe.

The year the event was sponsored by Ribble Cycles, Rufus Carr Ltd and Heidelberg Materials.

As well as raising money for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, the ride also supports Rotary Great Britain and Ireland.

Fundraising manager for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Sue Swire, said: “We are very grateful to be the main charity beneficiary of this fantastic sportive, which is so well established in the region’s cycling calendar. It has supported us since it launched back in 2015. 

"Over this time and including this year’s donation, the ride has contributed an amazing more than £60,000 towards our projects so benefitted thousands of local cancer patients.”

The event was founded by Clitheroe businessman and keen cyclist Bill Honeywell. 

The cycle ride offers participants three route options – the 25-mile “Enthusiast” route, the 50-mile “Expert” course and the 75-mile “Elite” ride through the rolling hills of the Ribble Valley in a non-competitive environment, where cyclists can enjoy the camaraderie of being in the peloton while taking in the stunning views the valley has to offer.

Rosemere Cancer Foundation works to bring world-class cancer treatments and services to cancer patients from throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria being treated at Rosemere Cancer Centre.