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Annual ride this weekend in memory of teenage cyclist killed while on his bike

The memory of a young cyclist who died after a crash while riding is set to be honoured with the latest edition of a series of tribute bike rides.

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Hugh Porter with Joe's father Steve Guy, holding a photograph of Joe Guy, who was killed in 2017. Both will be involved in the 2023 event

The seventh edition of Ride for Joe will see cyclists and enthusiasts from across the region getting together to honour Joe Guy, who died in 2017 after being hit by a van while out riding.

The 16-year-old was training to become a professional time trial rider and the event on Sunday will be a way of honouring his memory, as well as raising funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

The event, which starts at 10am, will see riders take on either the 30-mile or 50-mile courses, which start and finish at Aldersley Stadium. The event will include members of Wolverhampton Wheelers, for whom Joe was a member, as well as members of his family.

Joe Guy was just 16-years-old when he died in a training accident

Organiser John Ireson said the event showed the spirit of the cycling community.

He said: “When Joe died, it touched a lot of people, particularly within the cycling community as it is such a close-knit community.

“We said after the first event that we wanted to make sure that this was going to leave a legacy and we all knew Joe really well, particularly for me as chairman and coach.

“I would say to anyone thinking about it to come along and give it a try as it’s not a race, it’s about raising money and we want it to be fun for people.”

Entries cost £10 and can be booked on the day or by going to britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/277589/Ride-for-Joe-2023.