Eight friends from Barnet jumped on their bikes to raise £7,500 for a children's home in Belarus.

The cyclists pedalled 130 miles from Whetstone to Ipswich to raise money for Barnet charity Evolve, which helps poor communities across help themselves.

The two-day route, devised by charity director Jason Bennett, took in the Hertfordshire and Essex countryside, to pass along the coast at Clacton on Sea.

Charity director Nikki Benet said: “Evolve cannot thank enough all who rode and all those people who provided support over the weekend.

"Thanks to our shirt and banner sponsors, and friends and family who generously donated, we have raised over £7,500 which is a fantastic amount."

The money will go towards funding a children's home in Polotsk in Belarus and for providing education and resources for poor communities in Belarus.

Riders James Ward and Justin Bird added: “The ride was great. We can’t wait for next year's.

"Add a few more hills and another 20 miles and it will be perfect."