We are very proud to have just completed our first Charity event in Sussex. After many successful charity ride outs in Nottinghamshire in the past 6 years we felt it only right and just to put to good use our passion for biking here in Sussex. Around 200 bikes of all makes and sizes took part and enjoyed the fantastic views around sussex and down the coast.

We raised almost £1000 for Cancervive, a fantastic charity who organise support for the family, friends and colleagues of cancer patients. Paul and Rebecca at Cancervive worked long and hard with us to organise the Ride Out which took place on Sunday the 28th June 2009.

The day started at 11am at the Roebuck Inn in Laughton. Tea, coffee and bacon butties were supplied in abundance by the Roebuck before the ride off at 12noon. All riders were asked for a donation of £5 per person - 100% of which went to Cancervive.

The route took bikers through Lewes, Haywards heath, Burgess Hill, Brighton, Newhaven, Eastbourne and Back to Laughton, the ride was roughly 70 miles long and took from around 2 hours 15 mins. Most had to endure the heavy traffic in Brighton but some wisely took the short cut to avoid it.... understandably so!

The ride out culminated in a Hog Roast, Band and charity Raffle.

The folks at Cancervive along with us at TT Motorcycle School send a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to a fantastic day...

Raffle contributors included:

• Colas of Ringmer
• JW Groombridge of Cross In Hand
• Pro Twins of Godstone
• Arden Grange Pet Foods
• P&H Motorcycles of Crawley
• Kensington Domestic Appliances of Heathfield
• The Anchor at Barcombe Mills
• The Snowdrop Inn at Lindfield
• The Vineyard Lodge at Hurstpierpoint
• Heads Together of Balcombe
• Monk Marketing

Thank you all riders and pillions for taking part and riding safely!

Due to the fantastic response and positive feedback, next year we hope to arrange a Saturday ride out with overnight camping, beer tent, band & auction. Suggestions welcome!

If you took part and were not able to donate your hard earned cash on the day... or indeed wish to dontate regardless, please do get in touch with Rebecca at rebecca@cancervive.org.uk and mention that you read this!