A memorial ride involving more than 100 bikers has been described as "absolutely fantastic".

Richard Collins organised the event to raise money for Ipswich Hospital after his brother Chris died there in January 2020.

East Anglian Daily Times: More than 100 motorcyclists came together for the ride in memory of Chris Collins.More than 100 motorcyclists came together for the ride in memory of Chris Collins. (Image: Danielle Booden)

Bikers from the Suffolk Crew, as well as some from the Anglian Biker Collective and Wattisham Bikers, turned out at Beacon Hill services near Ipswich on July 18 to show their support by taking part.

The tour included a ride down the runway at Wattisham Airfield and ended up at the Lindsey Rose pub, near Hadleigh.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mertyn Wegg and Richard Collins giving speeches before they ride out with other motorcyclists from the Suffolk Crew in memory of Chris Collins, Richard's brother.Mertyn Wegg and Richard Collins giving speeches before they ride out with other motorcyclists from the Suffolk Crew in memory of Chris Collins, Richard's brother. (Image: Danielle Booden)

Richard, 70, from Willisham, near Needham Market said: "The chaps really enjoyed themselves. It was a fantastic day."

The £2,380 raised is for Ipswich Hospital's oncology department - a cause very close to his heart after his older brother Chris died from an aggressive brain tumour.

Cancer has also affected other members of his family.

East Anglian Daily Times: Motorcyclists from Suffolk Crew heading out from Beacon Hill services in Coddenham to go on a ride in memory of Chris Collins who died in January 2020 from a brain tumour.Motorcyclists from Suffolk Crew heading out from Beacon Hill services in Coddenham to go on a ride in memory of Chris Collins who died in January 2020 from a brain tumour. (Image: Danielle Booden)

Richard, who has organised a number of charity rides in the past, is planning another one for September.

East Anglian Daily Times: The ride has raised more than £2,000 for the cancer department at Ipswich Hospital after Chris Collins died there in January 2020.The ride has raised more than £2,000 for the cancer department at Ipswich Hospital after Chris Collins died there in January 2020. (Image: Danielle Booden)

East Anglian Daily Times: As part of the ride, they went down the runway at Wattisham airfield.As part of the ride, they went down the runway at Wattisham airfield. (Image: Danielle Booden)