THOUSANDS of pounds were raised with 'pedal power' at the Hope House Cycle Challenge to support seriously ill local children.

On Sunday, August 14, £7,000 were raised by hundreds of cyclists that put on their helmets at the Hope House.

They started in Oswestry and headed on two routes, to either the 56 miles to Lake Vyrnwy or the 70 miles route to Lake Bala and back.

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Fundraiser Bekki Fardoe said: “It was incredible to have our Cycle Challenge back for the first time in two years.

"It really was great to welcome back some old faces and see plenty of new people taking part too.

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“We had a huge amount of entries for this year’s event, and we have raised such an amazing amount of money." added Bekki.

Event sponsor, Ash Poole from The Fencing Bloke, sounded the horn and sent cyclist on their way in the early morning sun.

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After crossing the finish line, cyclists were provided with afternoon tea and presented with their limited edition medals.

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"“We are so grateful to our sponsors The Fencing Bloke Ltd and Knight Frank for their incredible support in helping us be able to put on such an amazing event." said Bekki.

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One of the riders was GP Arindam Das, who took on the race with his 5am Club.

He said: “Working as a local GP, I have attended Hope House on several occasions, and have remained in awe of the level of care and attention children and families receive.

"I wanted to take on the Hope House Cycle Challenge to support this vital local charity."

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Hope House Children's Hospices provide specialist care and support for more than 750 terminally ill children and their families who live in Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.

To run its services it costs approximately £7.5 million a year.

To donate or take part in any other of the charity's events, visit www.hopehouse.org.uk