Costumed biker convoy delivers Christmas cheer

8 December 2025

One rider taking part in the 39th Reading Toy Run appeared to have taken inspiration from the Three Wise Men for his costume

About 2,000 people are thought to have taken part in the event, hosted by the Reading Christian Motorcyclists

About 2,000 motorcyclists, many dressed in Christmas-themed outfits, descended on a science park for an annual toy run.

The 39th Reading Toy Run was hosted by the Reading Christian Motorcyclists and started from Thames Valley Science Park on Sunday morning.

Toys collected after the ride, which finished at High Close School in Wokingham, will be donated to children's charity Barnardo's.

Thousands of spectators braved the rain to see the spectacle and to cheer and wave.

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