Hundreds join in new Ipswich charity cycle event and retro bike show

The event, raising funds for the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, set off from Trinity Park, Ipswich on Sunday, September 5, with riders able to follow a 35-mile or 65-mile route through the Suffolk countryside.

Jeff and Jane Ott at Ride for Helen, at Trinity Park, Ipswich (Image: Archant)

The charity's marketing co-ordinator, Holly Butler, said: "It went really well - we have had a lot of positive feedback.

"More than 200 people took part and although we don't have the final figures yet, they have raised more than £5,000."

Rosie Jamieson, Holly Butler, Suzanne Watson and Karen Mitchel, organisers of Ride for Helen, at Trinity Park (Image: Archant)

She added the charity would be staging another Suffolk event next year, as well as its annual Essex ride.

This weekend's event also included Mr Grim's Big Bike Bash, organised by Elmy's Cycles, with a retro bike show, bike jumble and children's bike course.

Ipswich Bicycle Club members at Ride for Helen, in aid of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity (Image: Archant)

The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity will also be holding a Christmas market at Trinity Park on December 4, and tickets are already on sale.

Julia Johnson and Lucy at Ride for Helen (Image: Archant)

Some of those taking part in Ride for Helen at Trinity Park, Ipswich (Image: Archant)

Riders supporting the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in the cycle event at Trinity Park (Image: Archant)

The bike ride in aid of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity (Image: Archant)

The bike ride in aid of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity (Image: Archant)