Cyclists boost children’s hospital appeal

hundreds of cyclists saddled up this weekend to raise cash for poorly children in Leeds.

Around 600 people got on their bikes yesterday as part of the first Big Leeds Bike Ride to support Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. They included, from left, Steve Goodson, Graham Edward and Laura Goodson, from Leeds.

The inaugural bike ride saw cyclists set off from Roundhay Park and soak up some of Yorkshire’s stunning scenery on their route.

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The appeal was launched three years ago to help make things “better, brighter and happier” for ill youngsters.

Sharon Edwards, fundraising co-ordinator for Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal, said:“TThe Big Leeds Bike Ride is our very first event of this kind.”

Picture: James Hardisty.