Members of a north Norfolk cycling group dressed as Santa for their sixth annual ride.

Eastern Daily Press: Charity Santa Ride 2019 supporting Nansa and About with Friends. Pictures: supplied by NANSACharity Santa Ride 2019 supporting Nansa and About with Friends. Pictures: supplied by NANSA (Image: Archant)

The self-proclaimed Fatboys Cycling Group, of Trunch Social Club, has raised nearly £7,000 for local causes since the Santa ride started, with more than £4,000 raised this year.

The event also marked a third year for the group's support of Nansa and About with Friends, two local charities supporting children and adults with disabilities.

Group chairman Maurice Page, from Gimingham, organised the event, and dressed as Scrooge from Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

He said: "Both charities offer a wide range of support for people with disabilities in our community."

Eastern Daily Press: Charity Santa Ride 2019 supporting Nansa and About with Friends with Maurice Page dressed as Scrooge. Pictures: supplied by NANSACharity Santa Ride 2019 supporting Nansa and About with Friends with Maurice Page dressed as Scrooge. Pictures: supplied by NANSA (Image: Archant)

Leon Smith, head of services at Nansa, said: "We enjoy it as it allows us to show our less serious side, have a bit of fun, and ensure our community knows how important its generosity and support is to us."

Thirty cyclists took part on Sunday, December 8.