Those magnificent mates on their bikes raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust on the May bank holiday weekend were captured on film by Mark Feltham.

Supported by Greatwood Jenkins and Nailsea Auto Electrical support vehicles here is the fabulous video story of their sponsored ride across Somerset starting and ending at Grove Sports & Social Centre.

Since 19-year-old Arron King died in February 17 his family and friends have channelled their energies into fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust in his memory.

The bike ride, skydive, quiz night and more has so far raised thousands of pounds for the research charity.

Sam Crocker led the cyclists through the on the highways and byways of deepest Somerset to raise £14,600 from 477.

Sam planned the 100 mile route, organised the training schedule, prepared the list of essential gear and booked overnight B&B accommodation in Wellington.

He also put together the team of experienced and novice bike riders which including Mark Feltham, Andy Jenkins, Dan Bishop, Jason Bishop, Jacques Bishop, James Sims, Steve Ling, Ryan Pickles, Calvin Dear, Jay Jacobs, George Knight, Tom Barnes and Joe Pike.
Arron’s funeral on Thursday, March 18, saw hundreds line the route of the cortege which left the family home in Portland Close to travel along Queens Road into Mizzymead Road and onto Stockway South - photos and words appear on our BMD page HERE.

Because of Covid-19 restrictions the actual service had to be limited to just 20 close family and friends.

Arron who was a budding DJ died on Wednesday, February 17, just three weeks after getting the diagnosis of an incurable sarcoma.

Mum Jayne King, a dinner lady, said at the time: “It makes me so proud to know how much he was loved.

“We have been overwhelmed by all the messages of condolent including Nailsea School staff even teachers who have since left have been in touch.”

Jayne and his dad Rich were with Arron when he died and her partner James Sims was due to take part in the bike ride.

Sister Kirstin said: “Arron very sadly passed away at the young age of 19 on February 17 this year.

“It was only on February 5, nine days earlier after speaking to his GP our world soon came crashing down when the doctors at the BRI had the difficult task of informing us he had a sarcoma cancer which was very aggressive and incurable but possibly treatable.

“Arron received his first dose of chemo three days later in ICU while on dialysis.

“We hoped and prayed he would be a medical miracle but the cancer was far too aggressive.

“Way more aggressive than any of us including his doctors anticipated.

“It was clear that within seven days of starting chemotherapy the drugs hadn’t worked like we wanted them to.

“On Tuesday, February 16, we made the difficult decision to turn off the dialysis machine and just 19 hours later he slipped away holding his mum and dad’s hands. 

“He was a very ambitious young man with lots of plans for the future with his beautiful girlfriend.

“Sadly these plans won’t be able to happen however all we can do now is make him proud of us and do the things he wanted to do in life.

“One of them being a skydive... so me, my husband Steve, sister-in-law Hannah Ling and my best friend Ellie Brown have decided to take to the skies and jump out of a plane for him!

"If he knew we were doing this he would never believe us.

“So we have created this fundraiser to raise more money in his memory for Teenage Cancer Trust who were beyond supportive and still continue to be during this emotional rollercoaster we’re still on. 

“Please help us support this amazing charity.”The Just Giving skydrive fundraising page is HERE.