More than 200 bikers gathered at in mid Suffolk in honour of a man who died of cancer, leaving his brother and organiser "proud and overwhelmed".

On Sunday, August 4, hundreds of bikers embarked on a 22-mile ride through Suffolk in honour of Christopher Collins, who died of brain cancer in 2022.

The event was organised by Richard Collins, 73, from Willisham, near Needham Market, who had organised a series of rides following the death of his older brother. 

Organiser Richard Collins, 73 Organiser Richard Collins, 73 (Image: Richard Collins)
Christopher Collins, also from Willisham, passed away at Ipswich Hospital on January 23, 2020, after suffering an aggressive brain tumour.

Money raised from the event was for Ipswich Hospital's oncology wards and cancer research.

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Christopher Collins from Offton near WillishamRichard Collins brother Christopher who died of brain cancer (Image: Richard Collins)
The ride started at Beacon Hill services, near Needham Market, and stopped at Bildeston village and The Lindsey Rose pub near Hadleigh. 

Richard Collins said: "Each year my event goes from strength to strength and this year over 220 bikes attended. I could not do this without the huge amount of support I get from the biking fraternity.

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Drivers rode from the Beacon Hill services near Needham Market to The Lindsey Rose pub near HadleighDrivers rode from the Beacon Hill services near Needham Market to The Lindsey Rose pub near Hadleigh (Image: Richard Collins)
"Towards the end of the event, I felt really overwhelmed on this ride because I realised who and why I am doing it for and I am so proud of everyone giving my brother the tribute he deserves.

"We rode through villages and towns where people were out waving and cheering us on. This happened in all the villages we went through as leaflets were put out a few days before the event.

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The event saw riders dress up in funky outfits and show off their vintage and sports motorbikes The event saw riders dress up in funky outfits and show off their vintage and sports motorbikes (Image: Richard Collins)

"I have done previous charity events but this is very close to my heart. It makes me so happy to see everyone gathering in honour of my brother and I'm so proud we raised all that money. Hopefully we can do the same thing next year."