The  annual Easter Egg Run is organised by the Three Shires Honda Owners Club with support from South Yorkshire Police, a member of the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership, to raise money for The Children's Hospital Charity.

Last year nearly 2000 riders took part in the annual event helping to raise over £7,500 for the charity.

James, who has been supporting the annual Easter Egg Run for many years, will visit patients and families at the hospital to hand out Easter eggs following the ride.

He said: “The Egg Run is something I really look forward to each year. It’s great to meet up with other bikers and to be able to meet staff and patients at the hospital.

“The children at the hospital are the bravest kids you could ever meet, they really are an inspiration.”

The event will take place on Sunday 4 April starting at the South Yorkshire Police Operations Complex on Europa Link near the Parkway with the first bikes leaving for the hospital at 10.00 a.m.

Simon Athey, Senior Fundraiser at The Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “We are delighted that James is joining us for the annual Easter Egg Run again this year. James is a great supporter of the charity and really lifts the spirits of patients and their families during his visits to the hospital.

He added: "Bikers who join us on the day will not only get the unique chance to ride with a world champion but will also help us raise much needed funds for the hospital.”

Anyone with a bike wishing to take part in the ride out can attend from 8.30am. The organisers ask that bikers pay £2 to ride, donations are preferred to Chocolate Easter Eggs with all money going to The Children’s Hospital Charity.  

Another event keen bikers might also be interested in is the 2010 National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show which will take place at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2010.

The chosen charities for the show are The Children’s Hospital Charity and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. For more information visit www.bikesafeshow.co.uk