A GROUP of bikers 'being Evel for a good cause' are taking on a 1,200-mile charity ride which will begin and end in Wrexham.

RIDE Capital Knievel charity bikers are facing the challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

People in various parts of the UK will have an opportunity to spot the group of more than 50 Evel Knievel cape-wearing bikers on the roads between Wednesday, June 1 and Sunday, June 5.

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The journey begins in Wrexham on Wednesday, June 1 with the bikers visiting Edinburgh, London, and Cardiff, before returning to Wrexham in the early evening on Sunday, June 5.

Bikers from all over the United Kingdom are expected to travel to Wrexham to join in with the ride.

All entrants raise individual sponsorship ahead of the event as a strict condition of entry and fund their own costs in completing the five-day event with their motorcycle.

The event itself is the current world record for the ‘Largest gathering of people dressed as Evel Knievel’.

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PIC: The RIDE Capital Knievels outside the Prinicipality Stadium in Cardiff.

The RIDE Capital Knievels have broken their initial £20,000 fundraising target but are still looking to increase their final total.

Jason Lewis from Corwen, who founded and organises the charity ride, said: “The annual event continues to deliver its aim of smiles, miles, and considerable funds raised by the good people the event attracts, to help Macmillan continue their good work for people who find themselves in a difficult place.”

Richard Pugh, Head of Services for Macmillan in Wales, added: “We are so grateful to Jason and all the RIDE Capital Knievels for riding for Macmillan. They are such a great sight to see but also the money they raise helps us to support people living with cancer, many of whom need Macmillan’s support now, more than ever.”

If you would like to donate to RIDE Cymru, please visit their JustGiving page here.