MORE than 100 cyclists took part in the seventh edition of the popular Midnight Run.

The event began at 7pm on Saturday as 116 riders lined up at outside Aico on Maesbury Road in Oswestry.

Five hours later the riders returned having completed their route.

Riders enjoyed some of the most beautiful sights in the borders, visiting Chirk Castle while travelling through the Ceiriog Valley and stopping off at Powis Castle where refreshments were enjoyed before beginning the route home.

The event marked a welcome return for many cyclists following 15 months of lockdown restrictions.

The event was organised by Adrenaline Sporting Events in aid of Oswestry-based charity, The Movement Centre.

The Movement Centre, based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, is a UK charity and specialist treatment centre dedicated to supporting children and their families living with movement disabilities.

Adrenaline Sporting Events spokesman Alan Lewis said: "It was great to be back.

"Many thanks to all the riders who supported the event and made the Midnight Run so special.

"Riders enjoyed the event and the chance to take part in such a unique event which saw them visit some of the most beautiful parts of the borders.

"The event is generally well-supported by the cycling community and it was pleasing to welcome riders from across Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales.

"All the riders began at the Aico building in Oswestry at 7pm and were back for 12pm.

"We do not know how much money we have raised at the moment but we look forward to making a donation to The Movement Centre in the near future."