Happy Valley TV star, James Norton was joined by over a thousand people to cycle across London at the Stroke Association’s annual cycling event: Thames Bridges Bike Ride.

On Sunday 26 June, a sea of purple fundraisers took to Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to complete an 8, 35 or 50 mile route, raising more than £75,000 for the charity.

Among the participants was actor James Norton, who organised a team of six , including his girlfriend and actress Jessie Buckley. James’ team named themselves, ‘Granster’, in memory of James’ grandmother who had a stroke five years ago.

James said: “I’m so proud to be part of an incredible group of fundraisers who are really going the extra mile for people affected by stroke. The Stroke Association is a cause very close to my heart as both my grandmother and grandfather has had strokes, and I know all too well how devastating the condition can be.

“Thanks to everyone who took part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride today, we’ll be able to help even more stroke survivors who are on the road to recovery.”

Good luck for the @TheStrokeAssoc  #ThamesBridges Bike Ride @jginorton!   link 

Nice pic. But I still hope for the one like in the last year...