Bikes hit the road for Stephen Sutton Ride Out - in pictures
Hundreds of bikers took to Staffordshire's roads in honour of inspirational teenager Stephen Sutton.
The event yesterday was the fifth such Ride Out and saw a huge convoy of bikes, scooters and classic cars travel 27 miles from Lichfield Rugby Club to Burntwood Rugby Club.
It took place three years to the day since Stephen passed away and raises money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Burntwood teenager made global headlines after making a bucket list of things he wanted to do before he died after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Stephen's mother Jane was sat on the Ride Out's lead bike and admitted she was delighted to see familiar faces returning to take part once again.
She said: "It is amazing that people still want to do it. You think that perhaps numbers will start to dwindle but they don't.
"So many people were inspired by Stephen and are supportive of his story. If anything the number of events which take place across the year is going up.
"The Ride Out has a real buzz to it and every year it is getting bigger. First it was bikes, now there are classic cars, some VW vans and scooters too."
Over the past four years the Ride Out event alone has raised £34,500.
Colin Jacques, who organises the event with his wife Elle, said: "People felt quite strongly towards Stephen while he was ill as someone who had no power over his destiny but who had done things they could not dream of.
"That is what draws people back year after year and the comradery is like no other."
