Ex-superbike world champion James Toseland leads 500 bikers on children's hospital Easter egg run

Bikers parked up in Weston Park after the ride

Ex-superbike world champion James Toseland made Easter egg-stra special for youngster's at Sheffield Children's Hospital today.

He joined around 500 riders for his annual Easter egg run to Weston Park, before delivering chocolate eggs to children at the nearby hospital.

In addition to donating eggs, the motorcyclists involved also donated cash for The Children’s Hospital Charity’s Make it Better’ appeal, which aims to raise £10m to build a brand new wing.

James Toseland with Max and Craig Davies

The transformation is nearing completition this year, but still urgently needs funds to match world-class care with world-class facilities.

This year’s event, organised by Three Shires Honda Owners Club, is expected to raise more than £5,000.

Doncaster-born James, who grew up in Kiveton Park, Rotherham, posed for photographs and signed clothing and helmets in Weston Park before delivering the eggs around the wards.

He said: “As a proud patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity, it’s fantastic to be back again to ride the annual Easter Egg Run and deliver Easter eggs to the brave patients.