A record number of riders took advantage of the glorious sunshine on Sunday to take part in the 18th annual Martin Jennings Memorial Motorcycle run.

Over 900 bikers, 100 more than the previous record, filled Garras Wharf in Truro taking part in a minute's silence for former top Cornish rider David Paull, who lost his fight against Cancer, before heading off.

The large convey, including four police motorcyclists and two motorcyclist paramedics, passed through Tresillian, Ladock, Fraddon, Bodmin, and Bodmin Moor to Jamaica Inn where they stopped for lunch.

The bikers devoured 650 pasties and sandwiches before heading back down the A30 to Chiverton, where they regrouped for the grand parade to Beacon, to the delight of spectators who packed the bridges and laybys.

There were hundreds of people out to greet them on arrival in Beacon before Dave Saunby addressed the packed square and thanked everyone for their support. Special thanks were given to the First and Last Motorcycle Club and others for doing an excellent job in marshalling and also the police in ensuring the run was smooth and trouble free.

A minute's silence was then held in memory of Martin and other riders who had died in motorcycling accidents, before the group moved on through Troon to Helston, before heading to Falmouth past packed laybys on Penryn Bypass. The ride ended at Falmouth Rugby Club where rock band Jonestown entertained the crowd.

Adding to the record breaking feel of the day, the total collection was £2,873 with over £2,660 coming from the bikers alone. Another record for the run. The money was donated to Macmillan Cancer Relief in memory of David Paull.