Hundreds of runners and cycling enthusiasts completed an off-road adventure to raise £50,000 for a charity supporting people with learning disabilities.

Nearly 500 people participated in Norwood’s annual junior bike ride and duathlon on Sunday. 

Families got on their bikes, setting off on either a five or ten mile route from Haberdashers Aske’s Boys School in Elstree.

Eight-year-old Akiva Ehreich and his father Daniel, from Hendon, cycled the ten-mile off-road course, raising £600 for Norwood. 

Akiva, who goes to Menorah Foundation School in Edgware, said: “It was so much fun and very hard.  I am proud that I managed to cycle ten miles and raised a lot of money for Norwood.  I can’t wait to take part in next year’s ride.”

Every rider received a certificate and medal congratulating them on finishing the race and helping raise money for the charity.

Sinead Grimes, Norwood’s events and challenges fundraiser, said: “Norwood’s Junior Bike Ride and Duathlon provides a great opportunity for families to get fit and have a fun day out whilst raising money for a great cause. 

“I’d like to thank and congratulate everyone who took part in the challenge.  The money they raised will help so many people who are supported by the charity.”