A PHENOMENAL number of scooter riders and motorcyclists gathered in Bradford this morning for a major fundraiser in memory of Rob Burrow.
Big-hearted riders from various different clubs which form the Yorkshire Scooter Alliance took part in the Rob Burrow Ride Out event today.
They set off from Odsal Stadium at around 11.30am, bound for Headingley.
The Rob Burrow Ride Out was a great success (Image: Newsquest)
The Telegraph & Argus was at Odsal Stadium for the riders' departure - and it was a spectacular sight as many hundreds of them left the ground.
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It was also an emotional and wonderful tribute to late, great rugby league legend Rob, who died aged 41 on June 2 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
From Headingley, the riders headed to the Black Bull pub at Horsforth for a celebration of their achievements and the life of ex-rugby league star Rob.
Donations are still coming in, but the event - organised by Axle Foley and Neil Waudby - is expected to raise several thousands of pounds for the MND Association.
Many hundreds of people gathered at Odsal Stadium (Image: Newsquest)
Axle and Neil thanked everyone who was involved in making the Rob Burrow Ride Out such a success, and paid tribute to him.
The weather was good at the time the riders left the stadium grounds (Image: Newsquest)
"The turnout's just astounding," said Axle.
"So many people are here to honour a man who'll never be forgotten and raise lots of money for a vital charity - while having a fun day out," added Neil.
The T&A spoke to a number of scooter riders who described the event as "amazing".
Andy and Linda Powell, of Halifax-based scooter club Mutts Nutts, were among those who took part (Image: Newsquest)
Bradford woman Tracy Sanderson, of the West Yorkshire branch of the MND Association, who lost her husband David to the condition, was there collecting money for the charity.
She said the event made her "so proud" and said the funds would make "such a difference to so many people".
Inspirational Rob spent his entire rugby league career with Leeds Rhinos and helped them win eight Super League titles.
Well done to all who took part! (Image: Newsquest)
In 2019, two years after his retirement in 2017, he revealed his MND diagnosis.
MND is a rare condition affecting the brain and nerves. It causes weakness that gets worse over time. There is no cure for the devastating condition.
After he was diagnosed, Rob began fundraising and campaigning to raise awareness of MND.
Dad-of-three Rob recorded an emotional message before his death, a message which was broadcast after he passed away.
In it, he called on people to "be brave" and fight whatever personal battles they might be facing.
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