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Rhyl Journal
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
RIDE Cymru motorcycle challenge raises funds for NSPCC
The 2025 event again 'kick started' from the World famous heritage site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct providing the backdrop to a superb sunshine start of the annual five-day long distance motorcycle challenge. This year's charity event began in Trevor, Wrexham (Image: RIDE Cymru) All entrants who dress as the motorcycle stunt legend Evel Knievel lined across the Aqueduct to welcome the family of Evel Knievel who came across by narrowboat to officially start the event after flying over from the USA. The Fron Male Voice Choir sprang into voice as the Knievel family arrived in Trevor Basin. Welcoming the Knievel family on their first ever visit to Wales, and then singing the Cymru Knievel motorcyclists off on their now 14th annual charity event. The team in London (Image: RIDE Cymru) First undertaken in May 2012 as a 'one off' in the hope to simply raise £1,000 for a family member, the event has returned each year since to now total £295,000 for charities and good causes. This years event alone has now raised nearly £40,000 for children's charity NSPCC. The Fron Male Voice Choir sprang into voice as the Knievel family arrived in Trevor Basin (Image: RIDE Cymru) The event which is historically the 1,070 mile outer perimeter of Wales was amended this year to a swifter 750 mile 'A Road' perimeter. This enabled riders to then ride down to London once the loop of Wales had been completed back in Wrexham. Riders then joined the Knievel family at Wembley Stadium where the 50th anniversary of their late father jumping 13 London Merlin buses back in May 1975 was celebrated. The RIDE Cymru this year had 50 suited Cymru Knievel entrants to acknowledge the 50-years. One of these riders being Wales Rugby Union Ian Gough who has 64 caps for his country. RIDE Cymru Knievels returns again next year for 2026 when Chirk Castle will be the special Wrexham County location for the fun colorful start as riders return to the original gritty outer lanes of Wales. For further information on the event please email info@

Leader Live
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
RIDE Cymru motorcycle challenge raises funds for NSPCC
The 2025 event again 'kick started' from the county of Wrexham with the World famous heritage site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct providing the backdrop to a superb sunshine start of the annual five-day long distance motorcycle challenge. This year's charity event began in Trevor, Wrexham (Image: RIDE Cymru) All entrants who dress as the motorcycle stunt legend Evel Knievel lined across the Aqueduct to welcome the family of Evel Knievel who came across by narrowboat to officially start the event after flying over from the USA. The Fron Male Voice Choir sprang into voice as the Knievel family arrived in Trevor Basin. Welcoming the Knievel family on their first ever visit to Wales, and then singing the Cymru Knievel motorcyclists off on their now 14th annual charity event. The team in London (Image: RIDE Cymru) First undertaken in May 2012 as a 'one off' in the hope to simply raise £1,000 for a family member, the event has returned each year since to now total £295,000 for charities and good causes. This years event alone has now raised nearly £40,000 for children's charity NSPCC. The Fron Male Voice Choir sprang into voice as the Knievel family arrived in Trevor Basin (Image: RIDE Cymru) The event which is historically the 1,070 mile outer perimeter of Wales was amended this year to a swifter 750 mile 'A Road' perimeter. This enabled riders to then ride down to London once the loop of Wales had been completed back in Wrexham. Riders then joined the Knievel family at Wembley Stadium where the 50th anniversary of their late father jumping 13 London Merlin buses back in May 1975 was celebrated. MORE CHARITY NEWS The RIDE Cymru this year had 50 suited Cymru Knievel entrants to acknowledge the 50-years. One of these riders being Wales Rugby Union Ian Gough who has 64 caps for his country. RIDE Cymru Knievels returns again next year for 2026 when Chirk Castle will be the special Wrexham County location for the fun colorful start as riders return to the original gritty outer lanes of Wales. For further information on the event please email info@