A CYCLING event had been given a boost with a grant from the North York Moors National Park Authority.

More than £7,000 has been donated by the authority’ to help re-establish the Ryedale Rumble as an annual event on the cycling calendar.

The money will be used towards medical support for participants of the event and a promotional campaign.

Now being run by Friends of Ryedale School, this year’s event, on July 29, has three routes of 170kms, 120kms and 79kms, starting and finishing at the school at Beadlam, near Helmsley.

Event director Lizzie Coutts said: "As a school we feel privileged to be reviving one of the UK’s most popular cycling sportive.

“A superb physical challenge to riders of all abilities, on routes across stunning North Yorkshire countryside, whilst raising funds to help Ryedale’s future generation - it’s a winning combination.”

Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Sir Gary Verity said: “It’s fantastic that the Ryedale Rumble is making its return and raising money for a great cause. Whatever your ability, the three routes will provide a stern yet highly rewarding challenge and they take place on some of our county’s most picturesque roads.”

Anyone interested in participating should visit ryedalerumble.co.uk for further details.