Hundreds of people took part in a marathon bicycle ride at the weekend to raise thousands of pounds for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).

Midweek Herald: The annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0832-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo OrdersThe annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0832-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo Orders (Image: Archant)

The popular event is in its 19th year, and is organised by the Phillips family of Honiton.

The 26-mile ride, which set off from the Otter Inn in Weston on Saturday features six stops around East Devon.

A barbecue lunch was also be held at The Thirsty Farmer in Whimple, before a hog roast and live music at the Otter Inn at 5pm.

Attendees are encouraged don fancy dress for the event.

Midweek Herald: The annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Family members Chris, Tony, Nikki and Megan Pullman hope to follow the yellow brick road as they came dressed as Wizard of Oz characters. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0762-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo OrdersThe annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Family members Chris, Tony, Nikki and Megan Pullman hope to follow the yellow brick road as they came dressed as Wizard of Oz characters. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0762-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo Orders (Image: Archant)

Adrian Phillips, who owns Millstream Taxis in Honiton, said: “This is all for a great cause - you never know when you are going to need the air ambulance.

“All of the money will stay in Devon.”

Last year’s bike ride raised more than £5,000 for the air ambulance.

Midweek Herald: The annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Claire Courtney, Deb Norman-Pawley, Sean Cann and Andy Norman-Pawley as the wolf and three little pigs. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0737-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo OrdersThe annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Claire Courtney, Deb Norman-Pawley, Sean Cann and Andy Norman-Pawley as the wolf and three little pigs. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0737-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo Orders (Image: Archant)

Midweek Herald: The annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Kate Warren, Jenny Wilson, Taryn Beauthin, Zoe Wills, Hannah Fielden and Sophie Chalmers all set for the ride. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0733-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo OrdersThe annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Kate Warren, Jenny Wilson, Taryn Beauthin, Zoe Wills, Hannah Fielden and Sophie Chalmers all set for the ride. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0733-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo Orders (Image: Archant)

Midweek Herald: The annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Organiser, Adrian Phillips, presents the cup to the winners of the fancy dress competition. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0850-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo OrdersThe annual Weston cycle ride from The Otter Inn. Organiser, Adrian Phillips, presents the cup to the winners of the fancy dress competition. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref mhh 0850-19-14AW. To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on Photo Orders (Image: Archant)