FRANKENSTEIN and his bride were among 180 people who took to the roads yesterday for a fancy dress bike ride.

The event, organised by the North Riding Dales Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA), was held to raise money for local charities. Riders set off from Leyburn at 10.30am and travelled along the A684 through Wensley, West Witton and Aysgarth, before crossing the river to Askrigg at Worton.

They returned to the A684 at Bainbridge and the ride came to an end in Hawes late in the afternoon.

LVA secretary, Avril Douglas said: "We had a very successful ride, although it was a bit windy at times."

The event's main sponsor, the Black Sheep Brewery, was represented by managing director, Paul Theakston, his wife and a number of staff.

The organisers are hoping to outdo last year's ride, which raised £13,250.