MORE than 25,000 cyclists took part in the fifth annual Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, and this year 20 cyclists took part in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, building awareness of this vital charity and raising over £15,300 to support those living with a terminal illness.

The 100-mile route, which starts at the Queen Elizabeth Park in London and finishes on The Mall, takes on much of the route made famous by the London 2012 Olympic Road Cycling Races, including the two challenging accents of Box Hill and Leith Hill in Surrey.

It was the biggest team Phyllis Tuckwell has ever had and many of the cyclists took part in memory of a friend or family member whom Phyllis Tuckwell had cared for, such as David Moore, who said: “RideLondon 100 is a great cycling challenge, combining the sights and sounds of London streets and Surrey villages, and of course the hills.

“It’s my fourth Ride in support of Phyllis Tuckwell and I’m proud to ride for them as they are supporting a relative of mine. I feel it’s important to say thank you and try to help in a small way.”

Phyllis Tuckwell community fundraiser Charlotte Quay-Barnham added: “I would like to say a massive thank you to the whole team for their support, they should all be really proud to have completed this epic ride.

“The awareness they raised for Phyllis Tuckwell is hugely important, and their sponsorship will help us to continue to provide our hospice care to local patients and families who are living with a terminal illness.”