The running total raised by the event currently stands at

£1,578,931

FACTS & FIGURES

The total money raised by the entrants of this ride over 23 events is £1,459,356

1984:  284 riders raised £8,900

1985:  328 riders raised £10,600

1986:  500 riders raised £13,900

1987:  530 riders raised £12,500

1988:  630 riders raised £15,200

1989:  1,072 riders raised £37,426

1990:  1,228 riders raised £52,282

1991:  1,426 riders raised £56,911

1992:  1,430 riders raised £53,558

1993:  1,420 riders raised £52,574

1994:  1,420 riders raised £49,747

1995:  1,395 riders raised £53,289

1996:  1,412 riders raised £61,760

1997:  1,408 riders raised £76,500

1998:  1,310 riders raised £70,062

1999:  1,420 riders raised £96,453

2000:  1,484 riders raised £102,654

2001:  1,427 riders raised £97,902

2002:  1,409 riders raised £92,964

2003:  1,490 riders raised £96,869

2004:  1,514 riders raised £112,483

2005:  1,553 riders raised £112,306

2006: 1,581 riders raised £122,516 (record)

2007:  1,494 riders raised £119,575

In 2007, the Bike Ride supported the following  main charities:-

  Martin House Children’s Hospice

Heart Research UK

Ryedale MENCAP

Disability Action Yorkshire

ChildLine (Yorkshire & North East)

Phys Cap

Wetherby Lions

+ additional charity

Round Table Children's Wish

+ token donations to

St. John Ambulance

Water Aid