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Stereophonics star Richard Jones is set to join Ride Cymru as it raises thousands again for charity and set a new world record.

The Welsh supergroup bassist will ride alongside more than 60 bikers dressed as legendary 70s stuntman Evel Knievel all day on Friday, May 3.

They will be flagged off from Wrexham High Street tomorrow (Thursday) by Len Lewis- an 89-year-old ex TT Rider- alongside Wrexham Cllr Mayor Andy Williams.

The Cymru Knievels will ride 1070 miles over five days on roads around the perimeter of Wales, before returning to Wrexham on Bank Holiday Monday.

There, organiser Jas Lewis says Guinness World Records has given them the go-ahead to set the first world record for the largest ever gathering of people dressed as Evel Knievel.

Along the way Ride Cymru will also get to meet ITV weather presenter Ruth Wignall in Cardiff and their progress will be followed by Evel Knievel’s children.

Since the first ride in 2012, the riders have raised more than £80,000 for charity, with about £20,000 going to the Macmillan Cancer Support and about £3,000 to PAPYRUS prevention of young suicide charity, from this year's event.

Jas said: "It has really taken off this year and is going to be the best yet.

"Richard Jones is joining us on Friday for the ride between Newport and Penbry Circuit from 11am - 6pm.

"I've spoken to him on the phone and by text, he is such a genuine bloke and a keen biker and we're really looking forward to that.

"And then outside the Guildhall on Bank Holiday Monday when we return at about 5pm, Guinness World Records have given us the go-ahead to set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Evel Knievel.

"There is one for Elvis Presley and Father Christmas, but not Evel Knievel.

"So people could come dressed up and go home as a world record holder."

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