Cumbrian Jennings Rivers Ride
1000 cyclists taking part in the second annual Jennings Rivers Ride in west Cumbria.
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Jennings Rivers Ride a success despite poor weather
More than 1,000 cyclists took part in the event to raise money for the Cumbria Community Foundation.
Read the full storyRivers Ride in west Cumbria raises money for flood victims
Tara Booth: 'It was fantastic, we were dry until Bassenthwaite and we'vebeen wet ever since. Everyone was really supportive on the journey. Really proud we finished.'
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1000 cyclists of all ages and abilities took part in the Jennings Rivers Ride in west Cumbria
All the money raised from the event is going to the Cumbria Community Foundation which helps Cumbrians in need.
Riders brave the rain to take part in the second Jennings Rivers Ride in west Cumbria
Cycle challenge underway to raise money for flood victims in Cumbria
The second Jennings Rivers Ride is underway in west Cumbria.The pouring rain hasn't stopped more than 1000 cyclists taking to the roads. There are three routes, a family friendly route of 12 miles, a middle routeof 40 miles and an endurance route of 85 miles.
The route follows the areas which were affected by the floods in 2009 which destroyed homes and businesses. All money raised is going to the Cumbria Community Foundation, which helps victims of flooding.