THOUSANDS of petrolheads descended on Harwich for the adrenaline-fuelled return of an annual motorcycle run and fun day.
About 4,000 bikers took part in a 60-mile ride as part of the Harwich Motorcycle Run and Family Fun Day on Sunday afternoon.
Riders kitted out in leather arrived into Harwich from around midday following the charity ride from Dunton in aid of the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.
Jen Wall, volunteer and events lead for EHAAT said: “We are grateful to the biking community for supporting this event so enthusiastically, to all the people who turned out along the route and at the finish to support them.
“We would also like to thank all our volunteers and our sponsors Woodland Group and Swinton Insurance.
“As a charity which receives no direct funding from Government, the money raised by events such as this is vital in supporting our life-saving work.
“With so many exciting things for people to enjoy, there was no shortage of things to do and the weather was kind to us too.
“Unfortunately, there was an accident following the event as a rider headed for home.
“Our thoughts are with the rider and we wish them all the best in their recovery.”
She said spectators and participants enjoyed a day of entertainment including live music, trade stands and a range of food outlets.
More than £41,000 was raised from the event.
This figure is set to rise once all donations and sponsorship money from riders has been received.
To find out more about Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, visit ehaat.org.
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