Cyclists who took on 300-mile challenge raised almost £15,000 for charity
Friends of Congresbury man who died suddenly raised £13,000 for charity - Credit: Archant
Family and friends of a Congresbury man who died last year have raised nearly £15,000 after cycling 300 miles.
Ride for Rik cyclists took on 300 mile journey - Credit: Archant
The planned cycle for Richard Turley from his home in Congresbury to Lancaster, saw 14 of his close friends take on the three day challenge.
They managed to raise £14,777.96, which will go towards St John's Hospice, in Lancaster, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
His widow, Jane Turley, and two children hosted a barbecue before the cyclists left for Lancaster.
Organiser of the trip, Karen Martyn-Jones said it was an emotional trip for the friends and family.
Cyclists took on a 300-mile challenge over three days - Credit: Archant
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She said: "His children and wife waved us off as we left their home in Congresbury.
"This was something Rik would have loved to do with his friends.
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"It was an emotional few days and especially when we reached the end of the journey at the hospice where we met his mum.
Cyclists took on a 300-mile challenge over three days - Credit: Archant
