Thousands raised by hundreds of Devon and Cornwall Santa bikers

Crowds gathered to watch the colourful riders

Hundreds of motorcyclists dressed as Santa Claus have raised thousands of pounds for charity.

The annual Santa's on a Bike ride raised £6,780 for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

More than 400 bikers turned out to ride between Plymouth and St Austell on Saturday.

CHSW provides care for children and young people at its hospices in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

'It was joyous'

Natasha Jasper, from Plymouth, joined the ride in memory of her five-year-old son Ziggy, who had been cared for by hospice staff before his death in May.

She said: "Honestly I can't describe how amazing Little Harbour [hospice] is."

She added the ride was "absolutely stunning, it was joyous, it was happy."

The motorcyclists passed through Saltash

One of the organisers Kevin Moorey said: "It was fantastic, it exceeded all our expectations

"I've never seen so many bikers, I've been doing this since 2013 and I've never seen it so full."

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