Cyclists from Noble Foods at Bilsthorpe raised £37,660.66 after completing a 1,070-mile charity ride across three countries in aid of the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, and Cancer Research.

The 12-day fundraising effort started at the company’s largest feed mill at Belle Eau Park and finished in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Riders included Bob Lilliman, Richard Gartside, Tom Anderson, Jonty Hay, Lamberto Leoni, Elena Mallina, Tim Shetcliffe, Andrew Screech, Geoff Garton, Brett Millar and Jon Allsopp.

The money was shared between the two causes.

The hospice has close links to the business as Sir John Eastwood was the founder of what is now Noble Foods.

Cancer Research UK East Midlands said their share, £18,830.33, could fund a clinical trial into lung cancer for nearly two years.

It described the charity cyclists’ efforts as “a truly fantastic achievement.”

The hospice said: “A big thank you to Noble Foods for raising a fantastic amount.”