UNUSUAL INDEED as Ride Cymru motorcycle challenge pose on the aqueduct before raising funds for the NSPCC.

MotocyclistsOnAqueductIt having raised a total of £295,000 for charities and good causes since it first started its yearly rides in 2012, Janet Friend reports.

The aqueduct provided a backdrop to the start of this year's long distance motorcycle challenge.

Evel Knievel

All entrants who dress as the motorcycle stunt legend Evel Knievel lined across the aqueduct to welcome the family of Evel Knievel who came across the aqueduct by narrowboat to officially start the event after flying over from the USA.

This year had 50 suited Cymru Knievel entrants taking place in the 750 miles event.