Monday 13th September 2010
For the seventh year in a row local police have got on their bikes to raise money in memory of a colleague who died of cancer.
 25 staff from across Derbyshire Constabulary set off from Bolsover Police Station at 9am on Thursday, September 9, cycling 85 miles to Skegness in tribute to Graham 'Bomber' Moore who was a Sergeant at Chesterfield. The ride was completed in around four hours and raised cash for Cancer Research and PACT (a charity which provides facilities for families of children with leukaemia).
PC Adam Galley, who was one of the 25 riders, said: "The ride was fantastic. The weather turned on us a little at Horncastle and then again at Skegness but that did not dampen anyone's spirit.
"I would like to thank JE James for providing us with the matching tops - we looked like a swarm of bees riding into Skegness."
PC Lynn Moore, who is Sgt Moore's widow, organised the bike ride.
She said: "This event has grown year on year with more riders than ever taking part in this year's event.
"We are hoping to beat the £2,500 we raised last year and on behalf of all the riders I would like to say thank you for your kind donations."
To find out more or to donate call PC Lynn Moore on 0345 123 333 or visit www.derbyshire.police.uk.
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