A team of 14 dedicated cyclists took on a demanding physical challenge to raise more than £11,000 for St John’s Hospice in Lancaster.

The St John’s Boundary Ride followed the Cumbrian and Lancashire Beating the Bounds' route.

Covering 170 miles and climbing 12,000 feet, the route traced the boundary of the 500 square miles served by the hospice

The group included included Suzanne Anderton, senior registered nurse at St John's; Jac and Simon Edgecombe, Senior Health Care Assistant and former Medical Director, St John's Hospice; a bereavement volunteer from the Forget Me Not Centre, and people touched by St John's care in the hospice and in patients' homes.

The cyclists getting ready to leave St John's Hospice, with some of their supporters.

placeholder image — The cyclists getting ready to leave St John's Hospice, with some of their supporters.

Simon said: "It was one of the biggest challenges I have taken on and thanks to the amazing team spirit we all made it through.

"We pushed on through the three days knowing the funds raised from this cycling challenge will directly support the hospice’s incredible services.”

Together, the team demonstrated grit, personal commitment and community spirit as they took on the incredible physical challenge.

Day one saw the cyclists leave the hospice and cycle to Ingleton via Garstang.

Day two took the team through the demanding climbs of Dentdale, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh in North Yorkshire, Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere, finishing in Langdale.

Day three involved cycling through Newby Bridge and Witherslack. They then returned to Lancaster via Arnside and Silverdale, stopping at Hazelwood Hall – the home of the original St John's Hospice where the charity's history began.

Lisa Parker, community fundraising manager, said: “We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part in this challenge. Their dedication and determination reflect the spirit of our hospice community.

"Every mile cycled will help St John's continue to provide specialist care and support to those who need it during one of the most challenging times people can face. ”

You can still donate to the challenge at Tour de St John’s - JustGiving.