Hundreds of motorcyclists revved up and hit the road for a cause.

The fourth Action on Addiction charity bike ride took place from Weymouth to Exmouth.

Action on Addiction provides residential and day treatment for people with addictions to drugs, alcohol and gambling.

This year's bike ride was in aid of Clouds House, one of the charity's treatment centres.

The event is organised by Chickerell resident, John Bramble, in memory of his son Craig who sadly died from solvent abuse in 2001.

The ride begun from South Coast Motorcycles and Scooters in Lynch Lane and was started by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell Cllr John and Gillian Dean.

Riders wore pink – the Action on Addiction colours – to help raise awareness of the cause.

Cllr Dean said he was happy to support the event and added: "It’s for a good cause and the organisers live in Chickerell. I am impressed by the turnout and all the pink gear. It’s wonderful. I have also been impressed by the different bikes."

Mr Bramble said: "We are doing it to get the word out there that there are people who suffer with addiction problems. It is a silent illness. A lot of people here have been affected by these problems."

Speaking after the bike ride, he said: "It has been absolutely brilliant. Everyone said it was a good day, it's all positive stuff."

John's wife Wendy said she was 'overwhelmed' by the support from the biker community.

John also thanked the police, who helped the bikers get out of Chickerell and throughout the day.

He added: "The police phoned me up before the bike ride and helped us get going. We are really thankful, it was a massive help."

This year, the event drew in hundreds of bikers, keen to show their support for the charity.

Pete Stock from Bridport said: “I am a friend of the organisers. I think it is for a brilliant cause and a good excuse to get on the bike for a day.”

Tony Honnor, a Weymouth motorcyclist, attended the event with Q Peel, Andy and Zac Thomson.

He said: “We are all part of the biker community, we have got a page on Facebook and everybody said they were interested in coming along. It's what bikers do, we get involved and raise as much money as possible for charity. It’s all for a good cause and an excuse for us to get together.

“Everyone looks at each other’s bikes while drinking tea and coffee.”

The group stopped off at West Bay, where they had refreshment breaks at the Snack Shack and Helmet City. Snack Shack will be putting a percentage of takings from purchases into the charity.

Last year, a total of £5,776 was raised. Mr Bramble said he is confident the group has smashed its target this year of £6,000, however, he will announce the final total over the next few weeks.