A GROUP of friends and family will cycle from Burley-in-Wharfedale to Cambridge this weekend in memory of an inspirational teacher.

The group will undertake the ride on September 17 to 18 in memory of Will Anderson, a much loved brother, cousin and friend. Tragically, Will died in early 2021 and they are coming together to celebrate Will's life in a way that he would have loved, with his thirst for outdoor activity.

Will grew up in Cambridge and following his time at the University of Leeds, he spent many years living and working in Yorkshire, working as a much loved teacher at Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley. He then lived in Cambridge once again for the last few years of his life.

The group are joining these two important places in his life by cycling 180 miles over a weekend from Yorkshire to Cambridge to raise money for three very worthwhile causes: CALM, a charity dedicated to preventing suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK, Winston's Wish, the child bereavement charity who are helping his wonderful children and who provide specialist child bereavement support services across the UK and St Andrews C of E School, Soham where Will made a huge impact as an inspirational teacher.

A spokesperson for the ride said: "He has left a lasting legacy and the money we raise will help support this school. Any donations to these causes would be most welcome.

"Cycling was one of Will's greatest passions (the picture is of Will in his element, riding his beloved Orange 5 on Ilkley Moor) and he would have loved to have been joining us."

To donate visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ride-for-will?utm_term=yn5rQwpWB.