Motorbikes and classic cars take to Staffordshire streets in tribute to Stephen Sutton

The fourth annual Stephen Sutton Ride Out will take place on May 15, with Stephen's mother Jane leading the pack as they travel from Lichfield Rugby Club to Burntwood Rugby Club.

The ride out was originally created in 2013 to help Stephen reach his target of raising £10,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Since Stephen passed away, Col & Elle Jacques, organisers of the event, have pledged to continue the Ride Out on the closest Sunday to the anniversary of Stephen's passing and to continue the fundraising for the charity Stephen was so passionate about.

To date the event has raised £24,500.

Announcing details of the event on Facebook page Stephen's Story, mother Jane said: "As with previous years, members of the biking community and vintage car owners are being invited to get themselves sponsored and to join us on the 25-mile trip around Tamworth, Alrewas, Kings Bromley and into Burntwood to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust in Stephen's memory.

"I will again be riding pillion on the lead bike and it would be lovely to see as many of you as possible out on the route through the villages and as we enter Burntwood.

"The day before the Ride Out, will be the second anniversary of Stephen passing, so it would be wonderful if people would once again decorate the route with yellow ribbons to show their support for the bikers and car drivers and give us a 'thumbs-up' as we pass by.

"Col, Elle and their team of volunteers are passionate about his event and proud that the bikers on average raised £40 each last year."

Limited spaces are available for the event, which will start at 11.30am.

Anyone wishing to participate in the 2016 Ride Out should visit www.ssro.co.uk click https://www.facebook.com/colin.jacques.73 or click the contact page link fom www.ssro.co.uk.